How Demand Planning can Improve the Supply Chain

August 8, 2016

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Good demand planning enhances profitability – if it is executed appropriately.

Unboxing the Last Mile: SDCE Editors Unbox and Analyze Last-Mile Processes

Associate editor Brielle and assistant editor Mackenna shop online and analyze the ordering, delivery and packaging process in the second edition of Unboxing the Last Mile.

L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Discuss President Joe Biden's Inauguration

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss President Joe Biden's inauguration and what the 17 executive orders he is signing on his first day of office will mean for the supply chain.

New Year, New Administration – What’s Next for our Nation’s Supply Chains

Here’s what a new president and a newly revamped way of moving products through the chain means for the future of the supply chain.

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Retailers May Have Leeway with Consumers this Holiday Season: Report

The fourth annual holiday survey from Convey shows consumers are planning to shop earlier and give retailers extra time to deliver packages in exchange for free shipping, timing transparency and flexible fulfillment.

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Fewer Companies Are Taking Steps to Mitigate Cyber Threats Despite Increased Concern

The 2020 Travelers Risk Index found that fewer companies than last year have taken steps to mitigate cyber risks, even though the level of concern about these threats has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Discover How Automation & Robotics Change the Way Consumers Shop

In the next SCN Summit, scheduled for Sept. 29, discover how consumer trends continue to transform the retail landscape.

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L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Robotics

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss robotics in the supply chain and what impacts they may have on the industry.

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Pros to Know: Where are They Now – Jill Gardner of DNV GL

Supply & Demand Chain Executive revisits former Pros to Know winners to see what they're up to, how their career has progressed and what's in store for the future.

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Metric of the Month: Spend Your Time Wisely in Sourcing to Build a Strong Supply Chain

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of suppliers to the success of the entire supply chain.

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L.I.N.K. Educate – Finding a New Career Path in the Supply Chain

Mackenna Moralez speaks with Rachel Bonnel, now a supply chain management intern for Broan-Nutone, on what it’s like to start a new career at such a young age and how pursuing her education helps her better prepare for the future.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates its 20th Anniversary

Here's how Supply & Demand Chain Executive celebrates 20 years of business, with a look ahead of what's to come.

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New Report Predicts Coming Transformation Age for Supply Chains as COVID-19 Accelerates Adoption of Digital and Automated Solutions

These tools are as wide ranging as artificial intelligence, augmented reality, robotics, edge computing and drones, and are expected to shift early-stage promises to step-change value propositions.

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Pivoting from Foodservice Distribution to Direct to Consumer

Marina Mayer sits down with Lowell Randel, vice president of government and legal affairs for the Global Cold Chain Association, to shed some light on how foodservice disributors and manufacturers are pivoting to a direct-to-consumer model

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COVID-19 is Changing Tech Contracting, Sort of, But Not Really

Regardless of the reason for renewed attention, now is as good a time as any for a check up on your contracting procedures to make sure you are asking the right questions, evaluating vendors and being mindful of contractual limitations.

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Canada and Mexico May be Exempt from U.S. Tariffs

The White House said that some countries may be exempt from US plans to impose tariffs on metal imports.

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2017 Global Supply Chain Intelligence Review

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Creating a Driver Safety Culture

Several important practices can help companies create a better safety culture, saving money, reducing risk and legal vulnerability, and keeping employees and communities safe.

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Finding the Right Technology to Provide Visibility in Product Design

What executives should look for when researching technologies that provide a complete view of their value chain and close the loop between product development and product performance.

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Data Logging for Consumer Goods: Transporting High Class Guitars Safely

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Benefits of a True SaaS Transportation Management System

Learn how a true SaaS infrastructure can give users real-time benchmarking of transportation rates, and connect your company to a Global Trade Network.

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A Race to the Finish

JDA’s Fab Brasca tests his endurance by taking on an Ironman.

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CenterPoint Helps Mars Achieve LEED Gold Certification with Sustainable Warehouse Development

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Confident Decision Making Through Scenario Planning

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend Bridges at Inforum 2017

There are plenty of reasons why you should attend Bridges. Here are our top five.

Taking a Modern Commerce Approach to Protect Your Supply Chain

A modern commerce approach can help supply chain professionals keep their operations protected, insulated and agile to set their businesses up for success.

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Foxconn Eyes U.S. for $10 Billion Display Making Plant

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Study: Automation, Offshoring may Extend Job Losses Beyond the Factory Floor