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 …
Most companies with a Transport Management System (TMS) in place have a wide range of transport data available to use in transport optimization efforts or as the basis for transport tenders. Without access to external …
Understanding the characteristics of a best-in-class Demand Orchestration process is important to determine how to improve your company’s demand planning capabilities.A forecast is a projection of future business: a request for product and resources that …
Get more out of your productionEffective production management contributes to achieving the company goals. However, manufacturing companies regularly face challenges such as disappointing customer experiences and excessive costs. All too often it becomes apparent that …
According to independent studies, the average out-of-stock (OOS) percentage ranges from between four and eight percent worldwide. This is resulting in billions’ worth of lost sales plus dissatisfied shoppers and trading partners. The costs of …
Ten questions to help you choose the right software vendorThe market for business software is continuing to evolve with cloud-based solutions for sales & operations planning, supply chain visibility and even ERP. Software systems are …
15 questions about Chinese supply chainsSupply chain in China was once an afterthought or was only thought of in terms of the ‘Make’ and ‘Ship’ processes included in manufacturing in China. But as China becomes …
12 Questions about Multimodal Transportation ManagementTo survive in today‘s market and to have the competitive edge, the use of the right technology is essential for any business. Your global supply chain is complex, dispersed and …
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