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Demand management

• Lessons from COVID-19: 4 inventory management strategies

  COVID-19 highlighted a number of problems with current approaches to inventory management. Here are four strategies that leaders can use to correct those inefficiencies.  Continue Reading

• 7 techniques to build supply chain resilience

  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, business and supply chain leaders have realized how important supply chain resiliency is. Here are seven ways to boost it.  Continue Reading

• 10 AI use cases in manufacturing

  Manufacturing companies are turning to AI to streamline the way they do business and increase efficiency. Here are 10 common use cases.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain applications help ease COVID-19 crisis

  Supply chain applications from SAP Ariba, SourceDay and Kinaxis are helping companies find critical PPE, maintain manufacturing lines and plan for supply chain risk assessment.  Continue Reading

• Cognitive automation helps processes run on their own

  Merck Healthcare has implemented cognitive automation technology from Aera Technology to drive a digital transformation of its supply chain operations.  Continue Reading

• 3 case studies on reducing supply chain complexity

  Understanding which technologies can best simplify supply chain management is key to success in today's economy. Here's how three companies have tackled this issue.  Continue Reading

• Coronavirus outbreak puts focus on supply chain risk

  Global supply chains have been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, and companies need to diversify suppliers and rethink strategies like lean and just-in-time manufacturing.  Continue Reading

• How to reduce the bullwhip effect: Supply chain partners, data key

  Understanding the causes of the bullwhip effect is critical to preventing it. Here's a look at why it happens and ways to close the gap between supply and demand.  Continue Reading

• AI helps supply chain analytics make better predictions

  IoT sensors carry more data than ever into SCM platforms, making analytics simultaneously more complicated and effective. Machine learning is the indispensable helper.  Continue Reading

• 7 supply chain management key terms you need to know

  Consumers are demanding greater visibility, but how do you give it them? We're starting with a list of supply chain management basic terms that you should be aware of.  Continue Reading

• The supply chain sustainability software market demystified

  Consumers care about corporate social responsibility, which means companies should, too. Here's what to know about boosting CSR efforts with supply chain sustainability software.  Continue Reading

• E-commerce packaging waste becoming a bigger issue

  With the rise of online shopping, the packaging waste is becoming more of an issue. Here's a look at why and at some of the early work to solve the problem.  Continue Reading

• Real Time Value Network provides supply chain visibility in real time

  One Network's Real Time Value Network is a multi-party network that connects customers and suppliers in real-time decision-making and enables supply chain visibility.  Continue Reading

• Use balanced scorecards to follow through on business strategy

  Balanced scorecards are deceptively powerful tools for defining and tracking key metrics and objectives.  Continue Reading

• Batch scheduling and demand-driven manufacturing can coexist, experts say

  By understanding the benefits -- and limitations -- of demand-driven manufacturing and batch scheduling, manufacturers can optimize both.  Continue Reading

• Companies respond to customer needs with demand-driven manufacturing

  Demand-driven manufacturing can help companies react to rapid market changes -- and save money in the process.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for successful demand-driven manufacturing

  Before embarking on a journey to demand-driven manufacturing, model the inventory environment and then focus on planning and execution.  Continue Reading

• Know the SCOR model to build strong supply chain metrics

  By following the SCOR model, manufacturers can put supply chain metrics in place to ensure enterprise-wide success.  Continue Reading