To say that 2020 brought record global supply chain challenges would be a gross understatement. With COVID-19, trade wars, weather events, port congestion, and other significant upheavals, many companies saw more disruption in a year than they had seen in…
Demand planning KPIs are a lot like the information shown on your car’s dashboard or your GPS. Speed, miles per hour over the speed limit, range to empty, average miles per gallon, and more are often displayed to help you…
As an automobile is viewed as a big-ticket item—seen as part investment, part necessity for daily life, and part consumer statement, the automotive industry must cope with one of the most complex supply chains in the world to meet demand.…
The implications of reshoring and supply chain planning have been high on many people’s lists for a while. So, when the container ship Ever Given became stuck in the Suez Canal in March of 2021, it was more than just…
In recent years, if global supply chains had been hit by only a single large disruption, it is doubtful supply chain professionals would have taken the time to reevaluate operational models. But with a string of disruptions, including trade wars,…
By utilizing supply chain software, companies can impact their value streams to unlock greater value from bottom to top. Value streams are the actions undertaken within a manufacturing or service company that drives customers to realize the worth of the…
Today’s global commerce is driven by massive supply chains. This makes the process of planning a challenge. One estimate puts supply chain-related jobs at 37% of total employment in the US alone. Yet, many companies continue to look at supply…
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…
As the COVID-19 crisis rolled across the globe throughout 2020, many companies found themselves with brittle or unmanageable supply chains that hampered their response. Many were forced to shutter for part or all the pandemic. Others took longer inventory positions…