Upgrade Demand Planning Processes & Software to Navigate Economic Challenges
Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges
Material Planning Best Practices to Proactively Manage Cost & Service
ERP & Related Technology to Manage High Complexity with High OTIF Levels
If there is one thing in common with every client (big or small) in the current business environment which is characterized by significant volatility and uncertainty, it is the increased level of complexity of supply chains. As the old saying goes, you are only as strong as your weakest [...]
Replenishment Planning Best Practices to Improve Service Levels, Logistics Efficiencies, and Inventory Turns
Improving OTIF and Reducing Cost and Inventory Every client wants to support growth goals while improving service levels (OTIF, on-time-in-full), operational efficiencies and inventory turns. These are timeless objectives for every planner. During the pandemic, the priorities shifted to service levels because clients struggled to keep up with dramatic [...]
When Will the Supply Chain Disruptions End?
Big Grocery Chains Ramping Up Pressure on Food Suppliers
January 18, 2018 According to a Wall Street Journal article, Kroger (#2 grocery chain in the U.S.) and Walmart are ramping up pressures on food suppliers. There is too much lost money due to shortages! Thus, the industry is waking up to the critical importance of on-time delivery and customer [...]
What is Walmart Doing?
I sat on a panel of experts for Mobility 21's annual conference titled "Speed to Delivery: Good's Movement's High-Tech Future". It was a fascinating conference and panel discussion as to the amazing amount of technology being discussed to address the future of transportation. One of the panelists was the Senior [...]
Walmart is Raising the Bar with Supply Chain Metrics
August 7, 2017 One of my clients forwarded this article about Walmart's supply chain. Walmart is not only requiring an increase in OTIF (on-time-in-full) delivery performance but it also will charge penalties for suppliers that don't live up to the metric! Creating an efficient supply chain is critical for [...]