Inventory Accuracy Pitfalls
The most common inventory accuracy pitfalls stem from minor problems but will snowball into bigger headaches if the root causes aren’t caught and resolved.
Forget About Cost Savings: Look for Process Opportunities
Have you ever thought about how easy it is to uncover process opportunities? Most executives tell me 'no' as it seems much harder than it is most of the time yet they are very interested in these opportunities to improve their business.
Solid Inventory Practices Remain Timeless
Are you keeping close tabs on your inventory management practices? Improving just one aspect of your inventory can lead to improved service, margins and cash flow.
Lean or No Lean, a Demand Plan is a MUST
When it comes to B and C items, seasonal items and other trending patterns, understanding the demand plan isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it is critical to success.
APICS-IE Recognizes Contributions in Manufacturing
The Spring Executive Panel & Networking Symposium focused on emerging supply chain trends and acknowledged those emergent leaders contributing to manufacturers, supply chain professionals and distributors to improve their education, lead times, forecasting, data analysis and supplier relationships.
Why Planning is at the Crux of Success
There is a LOT you can do this week to improve your integrated planning process.
Inventory As a People Topic
Empowering people to make the right decisions in your organization can be the key to getting the right results in a variety of business cases including inventory management.
Why We Should Pay Attention to Inventory
Inventory can often be overlooked in its importance because it is such a bedrock topic
Plan the Work; Work the Plan
Oftentimes we spend countless hours planning a project with details, responsibilities and timelines, only to forget to work the plan. Once a plan is done, refocus your energy to execution.
The Importance of Innovation
The key to innovation is to support experimentation. If you are a leader, give your people time this week to try new ideas.