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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

For a retailer, that might take the form of guidance as to where and how much to produce items, how to transport them, and where to position them in a manner that best reflects actual consumer demand. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Watch: What’s in DOJ’s New Guidelines for FCPA Enforcement?

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Seasoned Leadership in Action! An Interview with John Heffernan, SVP Global Operations at ModusLink!

Supply Chain Game Changer

In business we need to be able to support this improved freedom by having solutions that are flexible and support consumer demand and desires. Supply chain may not set policy but it certainly play’s a critical role in the decision tree. What challenges facing the world are important to you?

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Weather-Influenced Demand Forecasting in 2020: 6 Key Observations

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NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the US, reports that the five-day weather forecasts are approximately 90% accurate, 80% for the next seven-days, establishing an acceptable level of accuracy for this crucial external input for supply chain planning, especially short-term demand forecasting.

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Are These the 5 Biggest Fallacies in Supply Chain or is it Fake News?

Supply Chain Game Changer

It’s becoming more strategic, as companies integrate their Supply Chains and use them as a source of competitive advantage – instead of just a back-office function. This one is a bit of a sacred cow in the world of Supply Chain analytics. We’ve written about quite a few of these topics ourselves. They’re exciting.