Announcement
Now Available!
Get your copy of the 7th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing and hear from 300+ manufacturers in this new survey report!
Supply Chain
Plex Manufacturing Blog
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. ...
Read More
Advantages of Cloud vs. On Premises Planning Software
For companies considering the purchase of supply chain planning software, one major decision to be made up-front is whether to purchase on-premises or cloud-based software. Traditionally, on-premises software applications were the norm. These systems offered automation, advanced features, and the ability to improve productivity and accuracy within supply chains....
Read More
Consumption-Based Planning - Danger Ahead
Before we talk about consumption-based planning, here’s a cautionary tale. On dark, curvy roads during bad weather, warning signs and lights are critical in helping prevent accidents. If the signs are too close to the curve, momentum and slow response can spell disaster. But even the location of the sign can be a relative factor; with speed, vehicle weight, vehicle size, and experience of the…
Read More
Supply Chain Planning in a Recession
COVID-19 brought unprecedented disruption to supply chains. This article offers advice to business leaders planning their supply chain during a recession. ...
Read More
Capacity Planning in Today's Uncertain Environment
Simply put, "capacity planning" is the process businesses use to make decisions on how much capacity is needed to meet demand. Find out more here. ...
Read More
Safety Stock How Much is Too Much (or too Little)?
Do we really know how to get levels of safety stock balanced? This article has information on how much is too much (or too little) safety stock. ...
Read More
Supply Chain Planning to the Rescue - Cash Flow Management During COVID-19
During the best of times, managing cash flow can be challenging. This article covers how supply chain planning can help businesses cope after COVID-19. ...
Read More
Demand Forecast Accuracy - A Better Way to Fight the Bullwhip Effect
With robust analytics and visualization of real-time data, DemandCaster can improve demand forecast accuracy to tame the bullwhip effect. ...
Read More
5 Keys to Managing Supply Chain Planning in Uncertain Times
With the world having been plunged into uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever for businesses to manage their supply chain. ...
Read More
5 Tips to Hacking Distribution Requirement Planning in the Food and Beverage Industry
One-third of our food and drink goes to waste. Read our five expert tips on hacking distribution requirement planning in the food and beverage industry. ...
Read More