Security issues have long plagued businesses and last month the true extent of the problem became alarmingly apparent. In light of recent security breaches, it seems no business is safe …
Karsten Horn
Karsten Horn
I joined INFORM in 2006, and took over the international responsibility for the inventory and supply chain division in 2011. My goal is to work with organisations outside of the company’s native territory, Germany, to help them find IT-solutions for supply chain optimization. Over the last several years I have gained a strong understanding of business processes across a wide range of industries. Blogging allows me to share this experience and help organizations get more out of their supply chain operations. E-Mail: k.horn@inform-software.com
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Multi-echelon optimization – a recipe for success
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornImagine you are invited to a potluck. On the invitation, you are asked to bring your favorite dish: it could be a dessert, an appetizer or an entrée…it’s your decision. …
- GeneralInventory managementSupply Chain Management
Foggy perceptions still dampen cloud technology
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornCloud technology was hailed the hot topic of 2012 and the industry is poised to enjoy further interest over the next few years. According to BITKOM, the cloud industry will …
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Your opinion counts: Procurement planning barriers to success
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornA central theme to the majority of material planning projects is the optimization of procurement planning which, when done correctly, can help solve the balancing act between low inventory levels …
In recent times, the issue of climate change and global warming has become an increasingly important board room topic as businesses become ever more aware of how their operations impact …
- Demand planningGeneralSupply Chain Management
Should supply chains meet the crowd?
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornCrowdsourcing has shaken up business processes this year. But how can socializing the supply chain help your organization gain competitive advantage? In the past, organizations invested heavily in technology to …
- GeneralInventory managementSupply Chain Management
Taking stock of availability: A Supply Chain stomach ache
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornOut of stock, out of touch In today’s uncertain environment, it has become increasingly important for businesses to guarantee that when a customer wants to make a purchase, their supply …
In the face of the several apocalyptic predictions that have surfaced, supply chain issues suddenly become trivialities. According to some predictions (including the Mayan calendar and interpretations of the infamous …
Given the host of environmental factors businesses contend with today, it comes as no surprise that managing demand is such a problem for many organizations. Businesses have to compete in …
- Demand planningSupply Chain Management
Is the UK still clouded by uncertainty?
by Karsten Hornby Karsten HornCloud Technology has struck the UK like a storm. But will fears of the unknown rain on the parade? Cloud has been a topic of conversation within business circles for …