Forecasting & Demand Planning

Multi-Echelon Supply Chains: Multi-Inventory, Multi-Problems

February 1, 2007

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Inventory optimization solutions give companies a new weapon to combat the layers of safety stock that often plague complex, multi-echelon supply chains.

Teradyne Outsources Manufacturing, But Keeps Visability and Control

February 1, 2007

Jean Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Having visibility into its contract manufacturers allows Teradyne to better manage component supplies as well as finished inventory.

Can Analytics Help With Introductions of New Products?

February 1, 2007

Jeff Pittman

Supply Chain Technology Landscape Has Radically Changed for Everyone

January 1, 2007

Mark Hillman and Stephen Hochman

Supply chain management simply isn't good enough anymore. Today, you must have a combination of strong executive leadership, careful process redesign and demand-driven supply networks.

IBM's Integrated Supply Chain Creates Strategic Value Throughout the Enterprise

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

IBM at one point had 30 supply chains, one for each of its business units, with each considered a necessary cost of doing business. Today the Integrated Supply Chain at IBM is an innovative, strategic business unit that delivers significant cost savings, competitive advantage and enterprise alignment.

HP Shows How to Outsource Production While Keeping Control Over Suppliers

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The high-tech giant's buy-sell program ensures the best price and highest quality of parts, even though someone else is making the finished goods.

CEAG Hunts Down Working Capital In Its Global Supply Chain

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The dominant player in the market for cell-phone chargers figures out where the money is being spent-then takes steps to reduce it.

Mercy ROi Takes Optimized Supply Chain All the Way To Patients' Bedsides

December 1, 2006

Russell Goodman- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Mercy ROi's bold supply chain initiatives are changing traditional distribution models in the healthcare industry. Even more importantly, they mitigate the nation's 8th largest cause of death.

Aberdeen: Multi-Echelon Supply Chains Require Revamped Inventory Management

December 1, 2006

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

For Retailers, Private Brands Offer a Bigger Payoff-But Greater Supply Chain Headaches, Too

December 1, 2006

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Forecasting & Demand Planning

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding forecasting and demand planning and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in predictive analytics and forecasting and demand planning are transforming the way companies are operating and performing ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using forecasting and demand planning solutions for supply chain optimization.