There is a myth we only use about 10% of our brain. The issue is not how much of the brain we use, it’s how well we use the left and right side of the brain. Successful planning requires both sides…

You’re in a meeting & your CFO asks YOU to describe Carrying Rate. Stay calm! We’re here to help you answer the dreaded carrying cost question.

In order to select appropriate service level goals, it’s important to understand the trade-offs between higher overall service and the costs associated.

The Gartner Supply Chain Conference was all about becoming bimodal. Gartner Analysts emphasized the importance & benefits of a bimodal organization.

Everyone wants a magic pill or secret switch. Where’s the shortcut? Both inventory management & weight loss require ongoing maintenance & cutting bad habits.

Pick a threshold that fits your industry. Are you hitting higher service on suppliers with longer or shorter lead times? You might be surprised.

If you could know what will happen on a particular day in the future, imagine what you could do with that.

When reviewing supply chain performance it’s easy to become stale in the way you evaluate it. Take a deeper look to understand why.

Traditional systems focus on one segment of the forecast; advanced systems generate a holistic view enabling a more precise forecast. Read More: http://bit.ly/1qDTnol

Part 3 of this series solves the final pieces of the puzzle: identifying the tools to manage Inventory Supply & deliver superior Supply Planning.