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The adaptive supply chain

A effect bullwhip with no apparent cause. The bullwhip effect: supply chain practitioners know this phenomenon well – a slight change in demand downstream can create large fluctuations upstream, and conversely small delays upstream can create a catastrophe for downstream partners in the chain.  In many cases, we are subjected to these shocks without understanding their … Read more

Demand Driven: what are the prerequisites?

Track lanes with "ARE YOU READY?" written in bold white letters on the red surface.

A recurring question is: what are the prerequisites for deploying Demand Driven tactics in the supply chain? Will it work with our ERP? Does this apply to our company? Do we first need to get a better grip on our MRP? I’ve heard this provocative answer from Carol Ptak several times: if you don’t have … Read more