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Walking a Tightrope: How Automotive Manufacturers Find Balance in Digital Transformation
Watching aerial artists walk a tightrope is both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Whether over a raging waterfall, between skyscrapers, or across cliffs, we marvel at the skill and balance of the person…
Where Did My Raw Materials Go?
In the age before computers, supply chain visibility depended on telephone calls, snail mail, verbal agreements, and even intuition. As technology advanced, these functions were computerized to give…
Key Takeaways from the Smart Manufacturing Software Buyer's Guide
With advanced technology driving industrial digitization across the globe, companies are reaching new heights in efficiency, process optimization, and other revolutionary achievements unheard of even…
The 3 Pillars of Effective Sales and Operations Plans
The three pillars of effective sales and operations plans affect nearly everything you do, including promotions, pricing, inventory management, and supplier.
The Role of Salespeople in the Demand Planning Process
Building strong relationships with your sales teams can offer significant advantages. Learn more about the role of salespeople in the demand planning process.
Are Product Reviews part of your S&OP Process?
Do you review your product portfolio on a regular basis? Assess profitability or potential profit-loss, demand behaviors, life-cycle management and more here.
E&O Inventory Management
Inventory is an ongoing challenge for companies - especially if it's considered outdated and over-stocked. Learn more about E&O inventory management here.
MRP and Inventory Management
In the world of inventory management, there is a term, Excess & Obsolete, E&O, used to designate two classes of undesirable inventory. Find out more here.
Is Poor Inventory Management Creating Chaos in Your House?
Is your poor inventory management creating chaos in your house? Planning for changes in demand for products is a situation everyone has to deal with.
5 Ways to Reduce Lead Times in Your Supply Chain
The single biggest frustration a customer will have with any business is waiting. These five tips can help you reduce lead times in your supply chain.
Chief Supply Chain Officer Responsibilities
Supply chain planning requires the implementation of best practices in network design and demand forecasting. We cover this and all the responsibilities of a Chief Supply Chain Officer.
The Difference Between S&OP and Budgeting & Why It Matters
Discover the easiest way to understand the difference between sales and operations planning and budgeting with PLEX DemandCaster.
Emerging New Trends Changing Supply Chain Management Today
What are the current trends in supply chain management? This article covers six key trends causing significant impact and change to the supply chain.
5 Most Common Mistakes Made in Sales Forecasting
Businesses must cope with fluctuations in demand, supply of raw materials, and shipping. Read these five common mistakes made in sales forecasting.
5 Warning Signs of Ineffective Demand Planning
When properly executed, demand planning puts you in the best position to deliver exceptional customer service while improving profitability. In contrast, both of those goals are often at risk when…
What is the Difference between Planning and Scheduling?
Any company with operations and production will be dealing with planning and scheduling challenges. This article covers both critical functions in more detail.
What Is Lead Time Variability and How Can You Beat It?
Lead time variability is a problem in any supply chain/manufacturing environment. Learn more about lead time variability and how you beat the system.
The Benefits of Operational Planning
Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) could be the least understood aspect in Supply Chain. Learn more about the benefits of operational planning here.
Sales & Operations Planning: The Key to Managing Change
Discover the key to managing change in your sales & operation planning. We have highlighted the bedrock principle of supply chain management for manufacturers.