As we head into the 2024 holiday season, the global supply chain faces a convergence of. Beyond the usual seasonal rush, businesses must contend with an economic anomaly: the anticipation…
Demand planning
Last year, Halloween brought neighborhoods to life with lookalikes of Barbie, Spider-Man, and Indiana Jones lookalikes, all inspired by the year’s top trends. This year, however, the streets will probably…
- Demand planningIntegrated Business PlanningSupply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Sustainability
Harnessing Remote Sensing to Secure Global Food
With the global population expected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, as projected by the United Nations, and climate change threatening agricultural productivity, securing the global food supply chain…
- Demand planningInventory managementSupply Chain Management
Optimizing the Supply Chain for Improved Productivity During the Busiest Time of Year
The holiday season is here, and businesses are working to provide the best customer experience through optimizing their supply chains. Here’s how you can meet demand and maximize profit during…
- Demand planningGeneralSupply Chain Management
Challenges of Small Parcel in the 2020 Holiday Season
by Kelly Barnerby Kelly BarnerLike everything else in 2020, we can expect the holiday shopping season to come with unique challenges. Not only are pandemic shutdowns ongoing, but some parts of the U.S. are…
How a TV show (and bad demand planning) tore down a German start-up No, of course we are not talking about the majestic animals from the African savannah, but about…
As this is the second part of my “right vs. wrong” series, I have to warn you once again: This post may contain satirical elements. If you feel offended because…
Rob Greenfield does not directly have much to do with supply chain management, at least not at a corporate level, but he does have a pretty neat story, and he…
The doorbell rings. Two shadowy figures wait in silence, their breath a plume of mist on the air. The wind tugs at the ghost’s sheet, and flaps the devil’s cape.…
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Planning demand for the world’s second most popular beverage
by David Weaverby David WeaverI have to admit, I wasn’t much of a tea drinker before I moved to Germany. I typically would only turn to the beverage if I was fighting the flu,…