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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?
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So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Better Use of ERP / Systems, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

So After Investing $1 Million+ in Systems, Why Are We Making Important Decisions from Spreadsheets?

Every CFO seems to wonder why they spend millions on ERP upgrades yet critical decisions seem to boil down to spreadsheets.

admin2025-01-02T18:13:15-08:00December 21, 2024|Categories: Better Use of ERP / Systems, Capacity & Labor Planning, Data Analytics & Business Intelligence, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: automation, business consulting, business process, capacity planning, data analytics, data integrity, ERP, inventory management, MRP, planning, predictive analytics, supply chain|

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity
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Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Planning & MRP Upgrades to Support Revenue Plans & Proactively Plan Capacity

Fulfilling customer demand successfully is not as easy as it was prior to this volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment. As supply chain disruptions continue to rage, planners jump through hoops, expedite, and are a bit frazzled trying to support customer requirements while meeting operational objectives, pushing back when needed on sales commitments, and addressing cost concerns.

admin2024-12-23T19:07:05-08:00December 20, 2024|Categories: Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, capacity planning, CRP, ERP, MRP, planning, process improvement, production planning, S&OP, SIOP|

How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts
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How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts

Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning

How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts

Industrial manufacturers are experiencing slumps across the board. The good news is that customers are not canceling orders; however, they are delaying BIG TIME.

admin2024-11-08T19:16:16-08:00November 6, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: demand planning, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, VUCA|

Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?
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Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?

Inventory Management & Control, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning

Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?

Disruptions abound no matter the supply chain. Aerospace has been particularly hard hit. Boeing's issues have plagued them the entire year.

admin2024-11-08T19:11:23-08:00November 4, 2024|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning|Tags: A&D, Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, demand planning, industrial equipment, inventory management, manufacturing, production planning, Production scheduling, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, VUCA|

Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity
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Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity

Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Production & Labor Scheduling Case Study to Maximize Productivity

As geopolitical and economic risks rise, executives become more concerned. Proactive clients are taking action to boldly invest where it makes sense while aggressively focusing on inventory and cost reduction of non-value added items/ work and also ensuring high customer service levels.

admin2024-08-11T23:53:26-07:00August 9, 2024|Categories: Capacity & Labor Planning, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business process, business results, labor scheduling, operational efficiency, production planning, Production scheduling, productivity|

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy
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Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Optimization In Full Focus in the Turbulent Economy

If you follow the stock market, you might think the economy is strong. As consumers, we are frustrated with the price of everyday supplies such as food, gas, and housing.

admin2024-08-11T23:42:37-07:00August 1, 2024|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: inventory management, inventory reduction, manufacturing, MRP, planning, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, technology|

Preparing for Demand Shocks
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Preparing for Demand Shocks

Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Planning, Videos & Podcasts

Preparing for Demand Shocks

There is such a wide range of shocks that can happen to your supply chain and to the demand for what you’re making. Can you ever truly prepare? What kinds of projections are most useful, and how can you set yourself up for success if you do have the ability to anticipate a surge in demand?

admin2024-07-15T23:01:24-07:00July 12, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Planning, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: demand planning, manufacturing, sales forecasting, scalability, supply chain, supply chain optimization|

How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up
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How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up

Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

How to Avoid Supply Chain Disasters: Inc. From the Ground Up

Lisa Anderson, a supply chain expert and consultant who founded LMA Consulting Group, says projecting future demand is paramount when facing a demand surge.

admin2024-07-06T21:39:13-07:00July 6, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: demand planning, manufacturing, sales forecasting, scalability, supply chain, supply chain optimization|

What is Your Demand Plan? Sales Strategies for Success
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What is Your Demand Plan? Sales Strategies for Success

Demand Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

What is Your Demand Plan? Sales Strategies for Success

Sales strategies and customer programs are pivotal to developing a demand plan in support of sales revenue growth goals. SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) will translate these sales forecasts into operations and supply plans for review with cross-functional teams to ensure the sales plans are fulfilled successfully and efficiently.

admin2024-06-06T08:26:31-07:00April 30, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: business consulting, business growth, business trends, demand planning, pricing, product development, S&OP, sales forecasting, sales strategies, SIOP|

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound
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Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Why Planning Is Impacted As Disruptions Abound

Disruptions have not stopped. China has been flying balloons over Taiwan. North Korea is threatening South Korea. Russia continues its war with Ukraine. Israel is at war with Hamas [...]

admin2024-05-28T16:39:41-07:00January 23, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: better use of ERP, business process, business results, demand planning, ERP, geopolitical risk, MRP, process disciplines, production planning, replenishment planning, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, talent|