Tips for surviving a physical inventory
Achieve accurate physical inventory counts through thorough preparation, halting movements, clear communication, and progress tracking.
Lessons learned from my Procurement Mentor: Negotiations Success
I've seen many examples of companies and executives insisting on "negotiating" for a reduction in costs at the expense of all else.
Tips for decreasing inventory levels without affecting your customers!
effective inventory reduction strategies that maintain customer satisfaction, emphasizing skilled personnel and structured processes
The Keys to Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
These techniques epitomize "profit through people" - through your customer relationships.
Achieving Inventory Velocity “and” Customer Delight
How can the Acme Company situation change with inventory velocity?
Profit Through People
Once the people elements are in place, processes compliment them. Implementing processes boils down to planning, executing, auditing and standardizing. Again, the key to success ties back to people.
Successful System Implementations
The multifaceted task of implementing a successful ERP system starts with selecting the “right” system and having a cohesive, adaptable strategy.
The $1 million dollar planner
With all the competing demands within a supply chain organization, a $1 Million Dollar Planner is the person that can see the bigger picture and communicate just how the company’s objectives can be achieved.
Cycle Counting
The main goal of cycle counting is to cycle through your inventory to ensure inventory accuracy on a consistent basis.
Forecasts are always wrong so why bother?
There is no downside in prioritizing additional time to forecasting - at the minimum; you'll have a better understanding of your customer's needs.