Currently, supply chain issues are the most pressing issue facing firms. CFOs and C-suite executives are operating in unprecedented volatility and disruption, unlike anything we have seen since WWII. The sheer scale of the problem is mind-boggling. Transportation costs are up…
Why should you consider supply chain analytics? What benefits can this bring to your organisation? Throughout this piece, we’ll look at the key advantages of arming your business with supply chain analytics and how they will benefit you. We’ll also…
With the rising risk of climate change, sectors across the global economy need to adapt, and none more so than carbon-intensive supply chains. However, because of the international nature of supply chains, it is difficult for any individual government to…
Given the current situation, businesses are reevaluating how much inventory they need to hold. Before the pandemic hit, they thought that they had a good handle on their needs. They could forecast demand quite well. But thanks to the recent…
The Spice Tailor is an innovative fast-growing food company who are passionate about creating authentic, tasty, healthy and convenient meals for their consumers. Finance Director Matt Gordon attributes the authenticity of the brand to the sourcing of ingredients and manufacturing…
Rough cut capacity planning (RCCP) is a technique supply chain companies use to gain insights on the future capacity requirements of their businesses. For instance, they might use it when investing in new plant, equipment, or distribution centres. Or it…
Learn how supply chain management concepts, such as control towers, dovetail with other concepts, like middleware, and how Logility and Demand Solutions can simplify your integrated business planning – IBP. Thanks to disruptions in the supply chain over the last…
One of the biggest mistakes that businesses make when it comes to running promotions is a lack of planning. If you do not put in the work beforehand, it is likely that you can end up missing the mark. There…
Companies need to be able to forecast demand accurately to avoid unnecessary losses. But strangely, there is no hard-and-fast method for doing this. It all depends on the level at which you treat the data. Going High And Low Traditionally,…
Why do I often hear demand planners’ fear of KPIs? I have seen reluctance in employing KPIs for forecast accuracy over the years for many reasons. Some consider it a stick to beat the planners with. A similar comment I hear…
