We commonly hear the phrase "Do it right the first time". Of course, generally speaking, who wouldn't want to do that? Waste is bad. However, I've found that there is a time when doing it right the first time is NOT the path to success.
Customer collaboration has become cornerstone to success in today’s supply chain driven world.
Relationships do not cost a cent; instead, the cost is in time and focus.
Developing and maintaining a working production plan is no easy feat, but the best planners make the job seem effortless.
The nice thing about customer service is that it doesn't require money or complex requirements; it's all about attitude.
The value of keeping in touch is obvious from a personal standpoint; however, it might be less obvious from a business standpoint especially as we are all BUSY, BUSY, BUSY.
By implementing a SIOP process you’ll be in a better position to leverage your resources for a speedier inventory velocity. Inventory velocity not only accelerates cash flow but it also can contribute to margin improvement. How do we turn inventory faster and keep our money in motion vs. stagnating in the back of our warehouse?
Collaboration along the supply chain injects a steady flow of new ideas and solutions — key drivers in the quest for bottom line results.
According to today's Wall Street Journal, UPS had robust growth in the third quarter, which was strongly influenced by the e-commerce boom. E-commerce now accounts for about 45% of U.S. packages. Is e-commerce on your radar? I'm on the flight back from Phoenix as I went to meet with [...]
Of all the overlapping metrics available to executives the best ones enhance SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP, and offer the most vital information for running a business.
