demand planning

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 …

What exactly is the internal supply chain? Without sounding painstakingly obvious, it refers to the chain of activities within a company, specifically, purchasing, production, sales and distribution. The internal supply …

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. …

I 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, …

With Thanksgiving now a recent memory, many consumers have turned their attention to the holiday shopping season. Businesses are gearing up for – what they hope to be – a …

Businesses across the automotive sector have endured a bumpy ride over the past ten years as the global economic crisis has had a crippling effect across the entire industry. Despite …

One man’s hobby is another man’s job… Earlier this year, Nik Wallenda successfully walked along a 2-inch-wide tightrope across the Grand Canyon, 1,500 feet above the ground amidst swirling 30 …