Blog Search Results
Category
Role
Industry
Topic
Contextualizing Inventory for Planning
Contextualizing inventory for planning can help companies manage their supply chains after a few years of uncertainty. Find out more here.
How Data Accuracy in Your ERP Impacts Supply Chain Planning
Understanding how data accuracy in your ERP impacts supply planning will support companies looking for new ways to streamline their business processes.
6 Best MRP Practices For Manufacturers
Manufacturers utilizing MRP to plan material requirements can ensure data integrity and accuracy using these six best practices.
Low Forecast Inventory Accuracy and the Impact on Inventory
Find out more about people's attitudes towards forecast inventory accuracy and what impact this can have on inventory management.
The Delicate Balance of Safety Stock vs. Safety Time
With disruption such as COVID-19 rapidly shifting consumer tastes, market volatility, and human error, the threat of both overstock and stockouts is always present. On the one hand, companies strive…
Supply Chain Affects Everyone — Outlining KPIs and Metrics for Leaders and Decision-Makers
Decisions made by managers and business leaders defines the success of any enterprise. Learn how to outline KPIs and metrics for the supply chain.
Forecasting and Demand Planning in the Age of Machine Learning
Companies use a variety of tools to assess the current state of their business and predict where it is headed. By “reading the tea leaves”, planners attempt to ensure correct stock levels, optimize…
2021 State of Supply Chain Planning
As 2021 begins to take shape, leaders are looking for guidance on what to expect next. This article covers the current state of supply chain planning.
Unlocking Hidden Value: The Worth of Supply Chain Planning
Today's global commerce is driven by massive supply chains. This article explains the value of planning and it's role in unlocking hidden value in your supply chain.
How Supply Chain Planning Impacts Business Agility
As disruptions impact companies worldwide, business innovation has taken on a new urgency, Find out how supply chain planning is impacting business agility.
Demand Planning in Food and Beverage: Keeping it Agile
There has rarely been a time when the need for agility in demand planning for food and beverage was more evident than now. Learn more here.
When it’s Time to Come Home – Reshoring and Supply Chain Planning
Discover why the implications of reshoring and supply chain planning are important for businesses. Find out everything you need to know with DemandCaster.
Automotive Demand Planning – Staying Agile in Today’s Environment
The automotive industry must learn to cope with one of the most complex supply chains in the world to meet demand. Learn more about demand planning here.
Leveraging Demand and Supply Planning to Unlock the Value of MRP
With a robust MRP system, manufacturers can better control inventory, plan production accurately, and optimize their workflow. Learn more here.
From Volatile to Value-driven – Forecasting in an Uncertain World
Forecasting in a complex supply chain has always been challenging. Discover how businesses can optimize their supply chains to capture the highest value.
Inventory Optimization During Disruption
Following a series of significant disruptions in recent years, supply chain professionals are searching for ways to optimize their inventory.
The Role of Demand Planning KPIs in Supply Chain Management
What are demand planning KPIs? KPIs are a critical part of demand planning and software can improve their accuracy. Learn more here.
The Challenges in Global Supply Chain Management
With unprecedented disruptions, global supply chain management faces more challenges than ever before. Learn more about these challenges with Plex DemandCaster.
Taking Stock – How World Events are Continuing to Shape Supply Chain Strategy
This article looks at how recent global events have affected supply chain planning, with an in-depth examination of the bullwhip effect.
Demand Forecasting vs. Demand Planning: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between demand forecasting and planning? Understanding the distinction can help you choose software to manage complex demand issues.