Organizations are constantly faced with volatility. Many still use spreadsheets for planning, which means that they desperately need a more accurate and flexible planning strategy. Departments need to collaborate to make their supplier relationships more dynamic. In order to …
Accessibility and technology have stimulated the rise of online shopping; e-commerce is more powerful than ever before, and billions of euros’ worth of revenue are generated every day. And even though pure e-tailers are growing …
Delivery reliability plays a key role in improving customer service. In the context of containerized cargo, demurrage and detention are two crucial cost items that can become a huge problem for customers if they do …
If you have completed the first few phases of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and are now ready to take things to the next level, it is time to take a closer look at Integrated …
Management at the helmSome companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making.Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm …
10 Questions for Women about Maximizing Your PotentialOne aspect of improving gender diversity within companies – and hence achieving better and more balanced decision-making – entails tapping into the existing pool of underutilized female talent. …
If there’s one thing all manufacturers have in common, it’s the pressure they’re under to drive down the costs involved in producing and supplying goods. For many companies, transportation spending is a perennial target of …
10 questions to assess working capital managementWorking capital management revolves around inventory, debtors and creditors. Some companies generate cash so quickly that they can even achieve negative working capital. Supply Chain Media and software vendor …
Driven by big and global developments and specifically in supply chain management, training & continuous learning should be seen as an acute process.Since each individual and organization is unique, developing and implementing effective learning (training) …
11 questions about IBPThe ultimate objective of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is to deliver tangible business results – things like increased revenues and margins, and greater market share. For many organizations, however, the initial motivation …
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