Many companies are stuck in the mindset that the only way to provide good customer service is by saying ‘yes’ to everything. But offering too much flexibility is costly and could restrict your ability to grow. Here’s how to operate more effectively and profitably while at the same time giving your customers the service they expect.
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A good demand plan provides the platform for a high-performance supply chain and guides both strategic decision making and financial planning. This post looks at seven critical considerations for demand planning success.
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This post looks at how supply chain optimization can support companies as they transition from linear supply chains to circular models, and how sustainability can be incorporated into the core business model.
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For any manufacturing or distribution company, planning is one of the most complex and critical parts of the business. This post explains how supply chain optimization works, why it’s superior to traditional planning approaches.
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It was only a year ago that business leaders and investors were trying to anticipate the next twist in the US-China trade negotiations. Meanwhile, in Europe, all eyes were on the UK-EU Brexit negotiations. Then came the pandemic...
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Spreadsheets are still widely used in supply chain planning and many planners rely solely on Excel. With so much to gain in terms of business performance and competitiveness, why is it so hard for companies to leave their spreadsheets behind and make the switch to a modern planning solution?
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Food and beverage companies operate some of the most challenging supply chains in business. We’ve compiled a list of must-have capabilities for your planning solution.
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Moneyball is one of those “true story” baseball movies, and a great one at that. But it’s not about baseball – it’s about data – and about using data in the right way to get an incredible outcome. The “Moneyball’ philosophy has had a massive impact on professional sports, and the principles will be game-changing for business as well, and in particular will have a profound impact on how you manage and plan your supply chain.
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Patrik Färdow – COO of Orkla Foods Group talks about the challenges faced by consumer goods manufacturers, why speed and agility are so critical to supply chain planning, and the importance of not letting the quest for the perfect plan get in the way of timely execution.
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Why companies must look beyond MRP to Supply Chain Optimization for holistic, profit-driven planning.
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At Optimity we use prototyping to make sure you’re fully informed before making your investment decision. Find out what’s involved and why prototyping before you buy is such a good idea.
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The S&OP process should resolve most planning issues prior to the executive review, but the reality is often very different. Find out why, and how Integrated Business Planning can help you achieve your planning goals.
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Trying to find the balance between customer orders and managing your bottlenecks to avoid scheduling gaps? Find out how optimization will help you get it right.
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This post takes a close look at supply chain planning in the dairy industry. Find out about best practices and how to turn the dairy industry's unique planning challenges into a competitive advantage.
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This post discusses the use of supply chain optimization in the poultry industry and a best practice for "Balancing the Bird". The post is also relevant to any business looking to optimize the use of a single input.
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A well-executed Integrated Business Planning process can bring significant benefits to the food processing industry. Find out what's involved.
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Is your planning process doing what it's supposed to? This post looks at two common symptoms of a broken planning process.
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