Executive Summary: Manufacturers utilizing MRP to plan material requirements should ensure data integrity and accuracy including forecasting data, lead times, and inventory. They should also choose software that aligns with their needs, comprehend how it treats blanket orders and safety…
With the seismic disruptions caused by COVID-19, many companies are looking for ways to automate and streamline their business processes and data. One way they are looking to do this is through the implementation of ERP systems. And the numbers…
When people hear the word “planning”, many of them immediately make the connection with “inventory”. Granted, inventory strategy is a critical part of a company’s overall health. But planning today encompasses much more than just inventory. It covers the entire…
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…
Every company would love to have explosive growth that helps ensure the health and long life of the enterprise. And they would all like to master accurate growth forecasts. But the reality is that most businesses have stable and predictable…
Agility is defined as ‘the ability to move quickly and easily’. And over the last few years, agile methodology has been applied to everything from project management to software development. But agility can also apply to supply chains as well.…
Simply put, ‘capacity planning’ is the process businesses use to make decisions on how much capacity is needed to meet demand. Along the way, companies aggregate historical data, produce forecasts, and interpret market and sales data to make determinations that…
In business, the search for a “convergence” of devices and software allowing a single solution to address all problems has been an ongoing goal. However, the reality is that such equipment and software doesn’t exist. This is true of Enterprise…
While Plex Systems DemandCaster continues to provide the supply chain planning world with a robust software product that helps businesses of all sizes work smarter and grow better, explicit recognition in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Overall Supply Chain Planning 2019…
During the best of times, managing cash flow can be challenging. But during long-term disruptions such as COVID-19, cash flow management can become an existential exercise. As companies look to assess the damage from the pandemic, in order to define…