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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.

admin2025-03-17T19:47:45-07:00August 1, 2024|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: economic trends, inventory management, inventory reduction, manufacturing, MRP, planning, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, technology|

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
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The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.

admin2026-02-01T22:01:40-08:00February 7, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business consulting, business process, business trends, data, economic trends, ERP, geopolitical risk, inflationary pressures, manufacturing, MRP, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain strategy, technology|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-05-28T16:39:41-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, ERP utilization, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar
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Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

According to Polaris Market Research, the market size of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is predicted to grow more than 41% during the next decade. Although the latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that less than 20% manufacturers have started to implement AI [...]

admin2025-07-08T07:12:38-07:00January 11, 2024|Categories: Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, Best of Supply Chain, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, Brushware Magazine, business results, digital twins, ERP, ERP utilization, industrial equipment, manufacturing, MRP, robots, supply chain, technology|

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns
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Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Production Scheduling Best Practices Drive Increased Customer Service, Operational Efficiencies & Inventory Turns

Manufacturing has struggled to produce what customers want on-time without spending a fortune and tying up excess cash unnecessarily in the wrong, "just-in-case" inventory. It is a tough environment spiraling out of control with supply chain chaos.

admin2026-02-01T22:06:22-08:00July 8, 2022|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: bullwhip effect, business consulting, business results, Food & Beverage, lean, manufacturing, MRP, production planning, Production scheduling, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service
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Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service

Since the pandemic, it has been a constant battle to ensure material availability, let alone to proactively manage cost and service. Even the most proactive and successful clients have experienced brief shortages of key materials and extended lead-times. The rest have been plagued with these issues.

admin2026-02-01T22:07:47-08:00June 2, 2022|Categories: Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business consulting, business results, manufacturing, MRP, OTIF, planning, procurement, supplier management, supply chain, supply chain consultant, Vendor managed inventory, VMI|

Production Planning Best Practices to Recover Capacity
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Production Planning Best Practices to Recover Capacity

Best of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Production Planning Best Practices to Recover Capacity

Every production planner has the challenging job of managing a complex set of conflicting priorities - meeting customer requested ship dates and new product trials, supporting manufacturing and logistics performance objectives, and addressing finance's objectives as it relates to inventory levels and cash flow.