Demand Planning. When The Answer To Two Simple Questions Is Not So Simple.
The answer to a simple question of why do consumer products manufacturers not use retail data in the management of the supply chain?
The answer to a simple question of why do consumer products manufacturers not use retail data in the management of the supply chain?
I remember the call like it was yesterday. Four years have passed. On this cold day, I would like to walk on the beach with my
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As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I
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It was a stuffy, hot day, and I found myself sitting by Bridget. The supply chain team was attempting to explain their demand-driven project. They
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