Inventory Planning/ Optimization

How the Smart Factory Is Impacting Auto and Food Producers

January 2, 2020

Shreshtha Dhatrak, SCB Contributor

The rise of smart factories promises to impact the future of manufacturing in emerging economies.

On the Road to Growth, a Small Company Gets a Handle on Manufacturing

CASE STUDY

On Road to Growth, Small Company Gets a Handle on Manufacturing

December 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Papa & Barkley, maker of cannabis-based wellness products, navigates a steep growth trajectory with MRP software designed specifically for small companies.

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New Research Shows Improvement in Working Capital Optimization

December 19, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The latest Hackett Group survey of cost and working capital performance reveals a marked improvement in that area, at least when it comes to accounts receivable and inventory levels.

America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

August 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Just as the American love for meat has caught on around the globe, so too has the abandonment of leather, from clothing to car seats.

Impossible Burger Goes From Shortage to Every Burger King

August 12, 2019

Bloomberg

Summertime is the usual high season for burgers in America, only this summer saw something unprecedented. Meatless patties made from plants and designed to “bleed,” in a faithful imitation of real red meat, exploded onto restaurant menus across the nation.

Tariff Fears Caused a U.S. Import Surge. Now Warehouses Are Full.

August 7, 2019

Bloomberg

Imports have been piling up there over the past year or so — offering a kind of safety valve for the more than 200,000 U.S. businesses, from Home Depot to Walmart, that use California ports.

ALDO Group Profits by Leveraging Store Inventory to Fulfill Orders

August 1, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Like many fashion retailers, ALDO struggled to balance fulfillment objectives like cheap delivery, minimizing order cancellations and cutting safety stock — all while maximizing inventory turns.

Impossible Burger Shortages Hit White Castle and Red Robin

Impossible Burger Shortages Hit U.S. Restaurant Chains

June 17, 2019

Bloomberg

Red Robin and White Castle are reporting shortages of Impossible Foods Inc.’s popular meat-free patties, even as the plant-based food producer embarks on a nationwide expansion with Burger King.

Three Steps to Managing Bonded Inventory Through Brexit Disruptions

May 13, 2019

Kjell Bornkamp, SCB Contributor

With Brexit’s deadline approaching yet again, how will businesses finance and distribute their inventory throughout Europe?

How to Maximize Space Without Building a New Warehouse

May 10, 2019

Brian Neuwirth, SCB Contributor

With increasing volumes of online purchases, and the ability to source products from across the globe, e-commerce businesses are having trouble finding enough space.