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Plex Manufacturing Blog
What Is Lead Time Variability and How Can You Beat It?
Lead time variability is a problem in any supply chain/manufacturing environment. Learn more about lead time variability and how you beat the system. ...
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What is the Difference between Planning and Scheduling?
Any company with operations and production will be dealing with planning and scheduling challenges. This article covers both critical functions in more detail. ...
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5 Warning Signs of Ineffective Demand Planning
When properly executed, demand planning puts you in the best position to deliver exceptional customer service while improving profitability. In contrast, both of those goals are often at risk when demand planning is ineffective. You can head off problems by looking for early signs that your demand planning efforts may be “less than stellar” and need some improvement. Before getting to those, a…
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5 Most Common Mistakes Made in Sales Forecasting
Businesses must cope with fluctuations in demand, supply of raw materials, and shipping. Read these five common mistakes made in sales forecasting. ...
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Emerging New Trends Changing Supply Chain Management Today
What are the current trends in supply chain management? This article covers six key trends causing significant impact and change to the supply chain. ...
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The Difference Between S&OP and Budgeting & Why It Matters
Discover the easiest way to understand the difference between sales and operations planning and budgeting with PLEX DemandCaster. ...
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Chief Supply Chain Officer Responsibilities
Supply chain planning requires the implementation of best practices in network design and demand forecasting. We cover this and all the responsibilities of a Chief Supply Chain Officer. ...
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5 Ways to Reduce Lead Times in Your Supply Chain
The single biggest frustration a customer will have with any business is waiting. These five tips can help you reduce lead times in your supply chain. ...
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Is Poor Inventory Management Creating Chaos in Your House?
Is your poor inventory management creating chaos in your house? Planning for changes in demand for products is a situation everyone has to deal with. ...
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MRP and Inventory Management
In the world of inventory management, there is a term, Excess & Obsolete, E&O, used to designate two classes of undesirable inventory. Find out more here. ...
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