Tag: inventory optimization

Introduction  Supply chain agility is essential for organizations to remain competitive. Consumer demands, new technologies, and economic conditions can disrupt the balance between supply and demand. Supply planning, or accurately estimating the quantities of products, raw materials, or components needed to meet customer demand, represents one key supply chain challenge. Effective supply planning helps organizations […]

Previously we argued that, given the world’s current turbulence, many businesses have few alternatives but to modernize their supply chains (SC) in preparation for the future. However, what exactly does modernization entail? What are the common themes for SC modernization? How do businesses in different industries approach these themes? What cloud solutions are useful? This […]

As per McKinsey, few industries are shaping the world we live in today like the telecommunications industry. Working from home, or even working from anywhere, is made possible by broadband networks and technologies. Improving the telecommunications (telco) customer experience with data-driven supply chains represents an emerging industry opportunity. Internet-connected, or smart, devices are growing exponentially, […]