Seven reasons why you need to forecast in supply chain
The importance of demand forecasting has been topic of discussion in economics and some valuable books have been written on it over the...
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Randolf Saint-Leger
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Importance of Forecasting in Supply Chain Management
Forecasting is an imperfect science, but it is also a necessity for most businesses. That's particularly true when it comes to supply...
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Ten Business Reasons Why Demand Forecasts Matter
Many people who work in supply chains are familiar with the old saying, “The forecast is always wrong.” It’s almost always true, of...
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LARAN JOSEPH
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Inventory Management Techniques and Their Importance
An inventory is a warehouse or storage location where a business maintains stocks of its products so that it can ensure swift delivery of...
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Kevin O'Brien | IndustryWeek
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Value-Chain Report -- Warehouse Management Systems Add Value
A key characteristic of companies that have been successful during the last decade is a relentless search for solutions that help to...
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Jackie Lohrey
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The Importance of Warehousing in a Logistics System
Warehousing and warehouse management are part of a logistics management system, which is itself a component in supply chain management....
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Joseph O'Reilly
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Bulk Logistics: Hefty Freight, Hefty Issues
As transportation costs, congestion, and capacity threaten to derail global supply chains, bulk freight shippers are collaborating with...
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media6169
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Trend Report: SELF-DRIVING x LOGISTICS
33 Corporations Working On Autonomous Vehicles Google and Tesla might be the biggest names chasing self-driving cars, but a host of auto...
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media6169
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How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Supply Chain and Inventory Optimization
Analytics has traditionally helped companies achieve improvements in all areas of their business. Today, the boundaries of analytics are...
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Jeff Metersky, Chainalytics LLC
3 min read
Weathering Highs And Lows
Almost every industry has some form of seasonal demand. Weather, holidays, special events, and even the time of year like back-to school...
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Lora Cecere
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Are you building next-generation supply chain talent?
Supply chains will look radically different by 2030. To help their people get the skills they'll need in the future, companies need to...
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TransVoyant
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Critical link: Filling the global supply chain talent gap
Thanks to the growth of worldwide supplier networks, supply chains have expanded in size and complexity. One result: Managing them...
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TransVoyant
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How Real-Time Big Data Via IoT Devices and Predictive Analytics are Transforming Supply Chains
IDC predicts that by 2020, organizations able to analyze all relevant data and deliver actionable information will achieve $430 billion...
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TRULS TAUGBOL
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Cost-Cutting Opportunities in the Petroleum Industry
The petroleum industry has undergone dramatic changes over the last two years. The shale revolution in the United States, combined with a...
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MACKENZIE BEAN
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Samsung Recall Sheds Light on Issues in Large-Scale Supply Chains
Samsung permanently stopped production on its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone after issuing a recall upon reports of the device overheating and...
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MICHAEL HAZELDEN
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Don’t Drown in Returns: A Lesson in the Reverse Supply Chain
Omnichannel commerce is opening new doors and new possibilities for retailers. Those who made shopping and buying goods as easy as...
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media6169
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Supply Chain Technicians: The New Era of the Workforce
Ask any manufacturer to name its biggest supply chain challenges and hiring skilled workers is bound to sit on the top of the list—right...
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PADMAN RAMANKUTTY
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Optimizing the Holiday Supply Chain
Months before the onslaught of the holiday season, retailers begin preparing their stores with seasonal merchandise and holiday...
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media6169
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5 Ways to Handle Distribution Center Peak Demand
The rise of e-commerce, more frequent promotions, and competitive service-level agreements are creating more peak periods than ever in...
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media6169
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Unwrapping Seasonality Challenges
All retailers and vendors want for Christmas is supply chain success. Using logistics technology, savvy shipping strategies, and better...
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