To make use of forecasts in a conventional MRP system, you generate supply orders, called planned orders, that align perfectly with the timing of these forecasts. The example below is...
The need to make manufacturing and distribution operations more agile and resilient is no longer in question. How to do it is another matter. In global companies, ambitious transformation projects...
In a factory, the relationship between Supply Chain and Quality teams can be tumultuous… Quality hold manufacturing batches – put on hold for inspection or rework – queues on key...
Do you know how minimum orders, minimum production releases, and transfer batches affect your distribution network? As a supply chain professional, it’s essential to understand the impact of lot sizes...
We know that the future is uncertain. Actual demand will differ from forecasts. Supplies and production will be subject to uncertainty. Therefore, projecting inventory carries significant uncertainty – as we...
There is sometimes confusion when we talk about pull flow. When it comes to pull flow, there is often confusion with just-in-time supply chain management. In this article, we’ll define...
The Importance of Data Science and Business Intelligence in Supply Chain Management Data science and business intelligence are key to managing the supply chain. These gimmicks are all around us...
Do you know the Gartner Hype Cycle? The Gartner Hype Cycle is a widely recognized concept that describes the panorama of technology and IT innovations in a field. It takes...
Decouple ERP, Best of Breed and Low Code Digitizing the management of the supply chain is on the agenda of companies. By which end to take the subject, which functional...
We sometimes arrive at Supply Chain jobs in a roundabout way. Initial training in Supply Chain has developed over the last few years, but very often the actors of the...
This is often the promise of APS systems: to take into account constraints – capacity, material supply, grouping campaigns, and optimizing costs. AUTOMATICALLY! Depending on the capacity and shift pattern...
Today's companies must adapt to changing market demand. But what's the best way to calculate it?
Even if you don't know anything about a company or its products, you can understand a lot of things by examining an analytical graph of stock history for an item...
When lead times change, it can have dramatic effects on inventory levels. So why don't most companies evaluate lead time accuracy in their KPIs?
When I was a kid, my parents used to tell me: Finish what you start before you move on! It’s a simple piece of advice that is still relevant today...
