Thursday, October 19, 2017 · Tracey Smith
Regardless of the approach you use, analyzing the historical data or your customer ordering and / or parts usage can provide guidance in setting inventory levels for each item.
Monday, October 31, 2016 · SCMR Staff
The rise of eCommerce has added tremendous complexity to the way you deploy inventory today. Omni-channel customer expectations for faster fulfillment and free shipping, coupled with pressure to minimize the high cost of carrying inventory across channels, are driving…
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 · Cheryl Murphy
Join Fred Pond, CIO of Columbia Sportswear, as he shares how Columbia Sportswear transformed their business with a strong partnership between IT and supply chain to drive measurable business results.
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 · SCMR Staff
Supply chain and network optimization is an old story made new again by the increased demands of smaller and more frequent deliveries, just-in-time supply chains, and omni-channel retailing. During this webcast, consultant Marc Wulfraat, the president and founder of MWPVL…
Sunday, April 12, 2015 · Gregory Hartunian
With Service Level-Driven Planning, organizations can find their inventory sweet spot. Here are the steps to get it right.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 · Jeremy Lagomarsino
Developing a sound inventory strategy is complex, but it can be accomplished by exploring several tasks to help firms reduce investment without adding risk.
Monday, September 1, 2014 · John Dawson
Intel has always had superlative internal supply chain processes within its vertically integrated operations. But until recently, the same could not be said of one of its business units that outsourced to subcontractors around the world. In fact, the ad hoc nature of that…
Friday, March 1, 2013 · Sean Willems
There is broad agreement that inventory should be optimized to properly match demand. Yet achieving this continues to prove difficult for many companies. The insight and best practices offered here will help you understand the importance of sound inventory practices and put…
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 · Jeff Berman
The ongoing upswing in e-commerce and mobile commerce activity continues to make a significant impact on how retailers, distributors, and third-party logistics approach distribution network processes, according to a new report from global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle…
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 · Marisa Brown, Director, Knowledge Center, APQC
Minimizing inventory investment and carrying costs while maintaining high service levels can be a tough balancing act. But best-practice companies have shown that it can be done - profitably.
Saturday, March 19, 2011 · Sean P. Willems
Inventory optimization—the process of scientifically determining the right inventory levels across the supply chain—has never been easy. But advanced tools now available are enabling companies to do the job faster, more accurately, and with greater business impact. In…
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