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Key Takeaways From the 7th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report

Gerry Abbey March 16, 2022

Responding to market adversity with agility, improved processes, and technology adoption Welcome to the 2022 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, the most robust edition yet. Based on surveys from 321 manufacturers from across the globe, the results reflect general consistency in major factors impacting manufacturers....

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Supply Chain Management Skills for Today’s New Normal

Plex DemandCaster March 8, 2022

With advancing technology intersecting with unprecedented disruption, supply chain professionals should improve their skills to meet new challenges. ...

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Inventory Management Tips for Small Businesses

Plex DemandCaster February 23, 2022

Read our inventory management tips for small businesses. Plex software can improve accuracy and drive value without tying up cash. ...

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The Basics of Supply Chain Management Applications

Plex DemandCaster February 8, 2022

Web-based Supply Chain Management applications make demand planning more accurate. With better forecasting, companies hit their deliveries with confidence. ...

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How to Improve Supply Chain Management in a Complex World

Plex DemandCaster January 25, 2022

With unprecedented disruption, supply chain managers must review current practices to improve supply chain management in a complex world. ...

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The Ins and Outs of the End-to-End Supply Chain

Plex DemandCaster January 11, 2022

With the advancement of technology and software development, an end-to-end supply chain is a reality. See how DemandCaster turns data into end-to-end insights. ...

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Which Demand Planning Certifications Are Right for You?

Plex DemandCaster December 28, 2021

There are many demand planning certifications. Using Demand and Supply Planning software from DemandCaster means you make the most of your training. ...

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How Demand Planning and Inventory Management Work Hand in Hand

Plex DemandCaster December 14, 2021

Traditionally, demand planning and inventory management operated in different worlds. Technology and software now allow the two to work together. ...

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Demand Planning Models in Today’s Manufacturing Environment

Plex DemandCaster November 30, 2021

Demand models involve complex data sets and calculations. Using software can help mature demand planning systems and increase forecast accuracy. ...

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How the Efficiency of Inventory Management Affects Your Company

Plex Team November 23, 2021

The efficiency of inventory management is crucial to any business. For retailers, accurate inventory means finished goods ready to sell. But for manufacturing companies, warehouse capacity for raw materials and finished goods must be balanced like bookends to ensure that production can take place on time and on schedule....

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