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…
demand planning
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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…
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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…
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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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Demand planning
Planning demand for the world’s second most popular drink
by David Weaver August 4, 2014I 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,…
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Demand planning
Seasonal Demand Planning – Avoiding the Turboman Disaster
by David Weaver December 2, 2013With 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…
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The automotive sector is gearing up for big opportunities
by Sam Phipps September 2, 2013Businesses 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…
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Summer, sun and….ICE CREAM! I have to say that I was very lucky to be able to grow up in California where the sun was always (ok…almost always) shining. Before…
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Inventory management
The 3 must-haves for successful inventory management
by David Weaver July 8, 2013One 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…