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It’s Still Just Lipstick on a Pig: The Challenges of Spreadsheet-Based Supply Chain Planning
Productivity tools are wonderful inventions used for their intended purpose, making writing, calculating, and presenting information much easier and faster.…
Order Up! Constrained Capacity Production Leveling for Food and Beverage Manufacturers
The food and beverage industry continues to encounter new challenges and compound those already unique to their world. Fertilizer shortages,…
Wanted: Supply Chain Planning Top Model
There’s more to a much-anticipated release of a new fashion line than the stroll down the catwalk. Thousands of details,…
The ABCs of Machine Learning in Demand Forecasting
Accurate demand forecasting is crucial to the success of any manufacturing company. It ensures companies have the right amount of…
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Prepare for Instability with Demand Planning
In a time when business is booming, fear that things may turn the other way can build. Demand planners can…
Automate Processes for More Accurate Forecasting
Accurate forecasting, or at least as near to accurate as you can get, creates efficiency and cost savings. By having…
The Benefits of Operational Planning
The Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning said, "Sales and Operation Planning (S&OP) is probably the least understood aspect in…
Why It’s Smarter to Choose Software Over Spreadsheets for Accurate Demand Planning
Deciding to use a software application for demand planning, instead of spreadsheets, is a major shift for any company but…
New Study: Making Supply Chain Careers More Attractive to Women
According to a recent study jointly conducted by The Manufacturing Institute, APICS and Delloite, nearly 70 percent of women indicated…
Exploring the Implications of an Emerging Production Revolution
Those in the industry agree that a new manufacturing revolution is around the corner. New converging technologies and integrated application…
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