Christmas is a holiday which almost has a magical quality to it, especially for children. A major part of this magical feeling is imparted by the main protagonist, also known …
Kai Keppner
Kai Keppner
Kai Keppner has written for the All Things Supply Chain Blog (formerly: ISCO Blog) since it was established in 2012 and assumed the role of editor-in-chief in October 2018. He has a strong interest in the topics of Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management. Follow me on Twitter or connect with me on LinkedIn. E-Mail: editor@allthingssupplychain.com
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3 Trends Bringing A Fresh Breeze To The Automotive Aftermarket
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerA Chinese proverb says: “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” If you are working in an industry like the automotive sector, where …
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Ghost in the machine – how Operations Research drives Inventory Management 4.0
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerThis scenario could become very real in the near future: A particular car part (e.g. a shock absorber) continuously collects data about its current status using sensors, and autonomously alerts …
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4 reasons why same-day delivery may not be suited for your company
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerA wide range of products, low prices and a delivery time that could compete with a shopping spree in the city, same-day delivery could further boost online retail sales, but …
The inflationary use of the word “innovation” has not done its appeal any favors. For years, we have been bombarded with advertising suggesting that the world is in a constant …
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Stop thief! How inventory sampling can prevent inventory shrinkage
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerA few weeks ago, the story of a high-profile theft made the headlines. Ms. Lederhaas-Okun, a former executive at the internationally renowned jewelry company, Tiffany & Co., was accused of …
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Integrated planning is the staple ingredient for an optimized supply chain
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerWhere is my meal? Imagine this: You receive a nicely designed flyer from your favorite restaurant in the mail, informing you that they will be serving a very special dish …
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What could going bald possibly have to do with counting inventory?
by Kai Keppnerby Kai Keppner…well nothing really, but it serves as a great analogy for the sequential testing method for counting inventory. There are approximately 100,000 hairs on the average human head. Although this …
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How Signore Pareto’s peas can help you count your inventory
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerVilfredo Pareto was a renowned Italian engineer, economist and sociologist. Given his success in these diverse fields, it is not surprising that his passion for gardening is often overlooked. However, …
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Counting inventory the easy way…is it really possible?
by Kai Keppnerby Kai KeppnerNo doubt many of you at some point or another have taken part in stocktaking. Given the promise of reasonable money for relatively little work, counting inventory tends to be …