Remove Handbook Remove Manufacturing Remove Supply Chain
article thumbnail

Autonomous Planning in Supply Chain: 4 Must-Haves for Next-Generation Platforms

Logistics Viewpoints

It is one of those high-end brands with global recognition, and to my surprise, the manufacturer’s own website did not have any stock and no indication on when it would be available. When the pandemic started in 2020, no one could foresee the impacts of the global supply chain disturbances would last this long.

article thumbnail

10 Greatest Supply Chain Management Books of All Time

Supply Chain Opz

Supply chain management books that are praised by supply chain executives, consultants and supply chain management professionals at all levels. Background In dynamic supply chain management environment, people have to make the quick and decisive actions against various issues.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Making Supply Chain Planning Agile With Modular Planning Technologies

Logistics Viewpoints

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

article thumbnail

Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

article thumbnail

Ensuring Reliability in Supply Chain

Logility

” Infineum, a world leader in the formulation, manufacture and marketing of additives for the fuel and lubricant industry, embarked on a supply chain transformation initiative and shared their advice on three components of success—people, process and tools. .” White Paper: Getting to S&OP Success.

article thumbnail

Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail Management to Improve Sales

Logistics Viewpoints

Let’s look at the four most common ways cluster analysis is used for category management and supply chain planning decisions. Supplier Reliability Analysis for Minimizing Lost Sales : Since the pandemic, breakdowns in the supply chain have been among retailers’ top concerns and challenges. Asena holds B.S.

article thumbnail

Never Ending Journey of a Private Label Manufacturer

Logility

I recommend this funny yet thought-provoking play to any of my fellow supply chain practitioners to get a new perspective on relationships, both personal and professional. Private label manufacturers generally produce more total SKUs with lower production volumes per SKU than a typical manufacturer.

Modeling 100