Inventory Planning/ Optimization

West Marine Leaves Inefficient Supply Chain In Its Wake

January 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A Conversation with West Marine Senior Vice Presidents Larry Smith and Patrick Murphy

Managing Merchandise 'Flows' Straight to the Corporate Top Line

December 1, 2003

Jim Brownell, Escalate

With Help From Its Logistics Partner, Carrefour Scores With Its Brazilian DC

December 1, 2003

Robert J. Bowman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The hypermarket pioneer, in a supply-chain overhaul, centralizes purchasing and outsources distribution-center management.

Special Issue: Collaborative Commerce - Forecasting Tool Lowers Coke Bottler's Inventory

November 1, 2002

Jean V. Murphy

Enabling its field sales managers to collaborate on forecasts allowed Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated to slash inventories in half while absorbing 150 new products.

TaylorMade Drives Supply-Chain Efficiency With 24-Hour Club

October 1, 2002

Robert J. Bowman

Customization is the centerpiece of a strategy that wakes up the big golf supplier and propels it ahead of the competition in terms of agility and innovation.

True Value Battles Adversity With Supply-chain Efficiency

December 1, 2001

Robert J. Bowman

Serving the nation's largest cooperative of independent hardware stores, struggling True Value aims to secure member loyalty through a world-class supply chain.

Levi Strauss Revamps Value-Channel Supply Chain to Keep Pace With Outlet Shoppers

August 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

As off-price stores moved upscale in recent years with the creation of attractive, shopper-friendly outlet malls, the demands of consumers and value retailers changed. Low prices were still expected, but shoppers also wanted a better selection of style and colors. To meet this need, Levi Strauss revamped its value-channel logistics.

Optimization Engine Powers Ford's Supply Chain

February 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

One of the world's most complex automotive supply chains has been tamed with an optimization tool that links thousands of suppliers and service providers with the component requirements of Ford plants all over the globe.

Master Lock Finds The Right Combination For Supply-Chain Improvements

December 1, 2000

Kurt C. Hoffman

Costly automation and price cuts weren't working. A new approach centered on increased outsourcing, flexible manufacturing and distribution, and establishing operations in Mexico. Now, Master Lock is saving money and getting new products to market faster.

Amazon.com Sees Supply-chain As Crucial To Its Future

September 1, 2000

Malcolm Wheatley

Key Amazon.com executives in Seattle and Europe - including founder Jeff Bezos - talk about how the company's supply-chain strategies and fledgling European operations are shaping its prospects.

Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the 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 inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.