MRP, MRPII…DDMRP? The Planning of Manufacturing Explained
Of all the elements of a supply chain, the planning of manufacturing is the area that is probably most mired in confusing language and acronyms.
Insights: Demand Planning
5 Issues That Will Break Your S&OP Process
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is a powerful decision-making process that provides a platform to balance supply and demand on a mid-to-long term horizon. The
Apple’s Supply Chain Edge is Under Pressure
As an example of how to operate a globalised supply chain, Apple is frequently hailed as the benchmark. However, according to an article dated 23rd
Snap Spectacles – A Key Lesson in Demand Forecasting?
Snap – the umbrella organisation which includes the Snapchat social media platform – launched the Snap Spectacles in 2016. This was their first foray into
How Do You Predict Demand for a New Product?
In a supply chain, we understand the need to carefully balance supply and demand. Knowing and predicting your potential sales is critical to your success.
Maximising Profits By Better Production Planning
The following post is a guest post from Jeff Woodham at Argenta – a leading provider of Test, Measurement, Control and Automation solutions. Argenta are
S&OP: Don’t Develop Your Supply Chain Without It
All too often supply chain development, and investment into supply chain assets, is focused on a single plan at a fixed point in time, be
