Lean or No Lean, a Demand Plan is a MUST
When it comes to B and C items, seasonal items and other trending patterns, understanding the demand plan isn’t a “nice-to-have”; it is critical to success.
Where Should I Start to Ensure Demand Planning Success?
It’s easy to feel lost when you have no direction from customers about their own sales projections. Get a clearer picture through demand planning.
Demand Planning Best Practices
A reenergized demand plan is fortified with meaningful data trends that point the way to improved service levels and increased profit margins.
Forecasts are always wrong so why bother?
By definition, a forecast is always wrong, so why bother? The main reason is because your customers are key to your business, and your forecasts/ demand plans represent your customer demand. And, if you provide excellent service to your customers in the most efficient and consistent manner, you will [...]
Often Overlooked Options to Drive Revenue Growth
In today's new normal business environment, characterized by sluggish growth, tight liquidity, elevated customer expectations and a general theme of "more for less", there's no doubt revenue has to be a top priority. Add demographic trends, and revenue becomes a critical priority. As baby boomers begin retiring, spending will [...]