Aberdeen’s survey of more than 800 supply chain executives worldwide found just how tough the business pressures have become in their supply chains. This report highlights the critical role that supply chain executives can play in aligning business strategy with supply chain goals. In addition, the report aims to provide a process roadmap for supply chain executives faced with transforming their supply chains while delivering strategic value at lower cost.
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The requirements of manufacturers to operate in a global, just-in-time market has made supply chains infinitely more complex. As a response, businesses have implemented equally complex supply chain management software to manage the complexity– but is this the right answer? Leading supply chain consultant Joshua Greenbaum challenges the notion of traditional supply chain systems and offers a robust, yet uncomplicated solution.
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An EXCLUSIVE Aberdeen Group Report
Driven by the desire to contain costs, meet customer demands, and work in an environment where products are increasingly commoditized, companies are transforming both their domestic and international supply chains. This research brief addresses the use of sales and operations planning to manage customer-specific requirements that arise from geographical and demographic differences. This brief also describes process, organizational, and technology best practices that are enriching performance.
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A Brown Smith Wallace Independent Research Note
Next to your employees, inventory is your largest asset. Why are you planning your inventory with a $500 spreadsheet? According to an independent study conducted by Brown Smith Wallace, spreadsheets are fraught with error. Yet 90 percent of organizations continue to use them for key business decisions. Sales forecasts, inventory levels, and ultimately customer satisfaction are subject to spreadsheet error. This research note examines the repercussions of spreadsheet forecasting and offers alternative tools to drastically increase forecast accuracy and overall profits.
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