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Dealing with Today’s Supply Chain Issues

Plex Team November 2, 2021

Today's supply chain issues offer enormous challenges. From labor shortages to port congestion, software can help navigate demand.

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The Impact of Technology in Supply Chain Management

Plex Team November 16, 2021

New and emerging technology doesn't have to operate alone. It can be combined with powerful supply chain management software to deliver actionable insights.

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Demand Planning Models in Today’s Manufacturing Environment

Plex Team November 30, 2021

Demand models involve complex data sets and calculations. Using software can help mature demand planning systems and increase forecast accuracy.

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How Demand Planning and Inventory Management Work Hand in Hand

Plex Team December 14, 2021

Traditionally, demand planning and inventory management operated in different worlds. Technology and software now allow the two to work together.

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Which Demand Planning Certifications Are Right for You?

Plex Team December 28, 2021

There are many demand planning certifications. Using Demand and Supply Planning software from DemandCaster means you make the most of your training.

Ins and Outs of the End to End Supply Chain DemandCaster

The Ins and Outs of the End-to-End Supply Chain

Plex Team January 11, 2022

With the advancement of technology and software development, an end-to-end supply chain is a reality. See how DemandCaster turns data into end-to-end insights.

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How to Improve Supply Chain Management in a Complex World

Plex Team January 25, 2022

With unprecedented disruption, supply chain managers must review current practices to improve supply chain management in a complex world.

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The Basics of Supply Chain Management Applications

Plex Team February 8, 2022

Web-based Supply Chain Management applications make demand planning more accurate. With better forecasting, companies hit their deliveries with confidence.

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Inventory Management Tips for Small Businesses

Plex Team February 23, 2022

Read our inventory management tips for small businesses. Plex software can improve accuracy and drive value without tying up cash.

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Supply Chain Management Skills for Today’s New Normal

Plex Team March 8, 2022

With advancing technology intersecting with unprecedented disruption, supply chain professionals should improve their skills to meet new challenges.

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The Benefits of Constrained Capacity Production Leveling

Plex Team April 4, 2022

Plex DemandCaster's new Constrained Capacity Production Leveling ties production to capacity for smoother production processes. Learn more here.

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Can Your Supply Chain Adapt to Changes?

Plex Team April 25, 2022

Demand and supply planning must adapt to be agile, flexible, transparent, and rely on data and software to navigate the new normal.

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Securing Your Supply Chain Plan

Plex Team May 9, 2022

Learn how advanced security helps Plex DemandCaster provide best-in-class supply chain planning software that protects your data while optimizing your supply chain.

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Are You Wasting Your Planner’s Time?

Plex Team May 31, 2022

Demand and supply planning requires focus. New technology can reduce non-value-added tasks and let planners do what they do best.

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New Machine Learning Feature for the Plex DemandCaster Advanced Business Planning Software

Plex Team June 14, 2022

This machine learning feature is an addition to Plex DemandCaster's Advanced Business Planning software that helps planners realize more accuracy.

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What Changes Can You Make to Lower Your Inventory Cost?

Plex Team July 19, 2022

Using cloud-based software from Plex DemandCaster, companies can rely on accurate data to manage inventory and implement optimization strategies effectively.

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How Much Value Can Supply Chain Planning Unlock for Your Business?

Plex Team August 2, 2022

Supply chain planning is vital to scheduling, managing demand, and filling orders. Discover the value supply chain planning can unlock for your business.

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What Tools Do You Have for Planning and Managing Your Supply Chain?

Plex Team August 9, 2022

Supply chain planners need the right tools to forecast correctly. Demand and supply planning software from DemandCaster means you have the right tool every time.

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Who Should be Involved in the Supply Chain Planning Process?

Plex Team August 23, 2022

Supply chain planning is a team effort. Plex DemandCaster Supply Chain Planning software allows companies to use near real-time data to create agile teams.

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How Can Your Supply Chain Planning be Improved?

Plex Team September 6, 2022

Supply chain planning can make or break an operation. Use best-in-class software to automate supply chain planning and improve your supply chain planning processes.

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