2020 was full of surprises. Many companies struggled to link longer term plans with unexpected short term supply and demand issues. With increasing disruptions and uncertainty, teams need a way…
We often get asked what kind of return on investment you should expect to see when using our network design technology. Like others in our peer group, we often find…
Inventory management has always been challenging. How much should we hold? How much is too much? How much is too little? The supply chain shocks of 2020 brought this challenge into focus. Too often, inventory is viewed from an aggregate position, likely driven by finance, who are…
Today’s business reality is constantly shifting. Organizations that are running an IBP process right now are in a better position than others to deal with this uncertainty. Those that also…
Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Join us in testing the market! We thank our partners at ORTEC…
It’s been a chaotic 6-8 months for most organizations. Everyone has been working ‘round the clock trying to keep the business going and addressing the aftershocks. Now is the time…
Insights from Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 Supply chain professionals know it can be extremely challenging to drive day-to-day operational excellence and pursue innovation at the same time. Our recent survey showed…
Sales and Operations Planning has become the preferred method to facilitate clear and formal communication between the demand and supply sides of a business. However, one-third of SCP leaders cite “the lack of effective decision making in…
