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Supply Chain Management
Plex Manufacturing Blog
Low Forecast Inventory Accuracy and the Impact on Inventory
Find out more about people's attitudes towards forecast inventory accuracy and what impact this can have on inventory management. ...
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6 Best MRP Practices For Manufacturers
Manufacturers utilizing MRP to plan material requirements can ensure data integrity and accuracy using these six best practices. ...
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How Data Accuracy in Your ERP Impacts Supply Chain Planning
Understanding how data accuracy in your ERP impacts supply planning will support companies looking for new ways to streamline their business processes. ...
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Contextualizing Inventory for Planning
Contextualizing inventory for planning can help companies manage their supply chains after a few years of uncertainty. Find out more here. ...
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Advantages of Cloud vs. On Premises Planning Software
For companies considering the purchase of supply chain planning software, one major decision to be made up-front is whether to purchase on-premises or cloud-based software. Traditionally, on-premises software applications were the norm. These systems offered automation, advanced features, and the ability to improve productivity and accuracy within supply chains.However, with the growth of the…
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Consumption-Based Planning - Danger Ahead
Before we talk about consumption-based planning, here’s a cautionary tale. On dark, curvy roads during bad weather, warning signs and lights are critical in helping prevent accidents. If the signs are too close to the curve, momentum and slow response can spell disaster. But even the location of the sign can be a relative factor; with speed, vehicle weight, vehicle size, and experience of the…
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Food and Beverage Manufacturer Shows Off Benefit of an Agile Manufacturing Process
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit manufacturing, it quickly became clear the companies that would succeed would be companies that could pivot on a dime. One of those companies is Plex customer Olde Thompson. Headquartered in Oxnard, California, the company is the world’s largest manufacturer of salt and pepper mills and a leading manufacturer of private label and branded dry spices and seasonings.…
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Supply Chain Planning in a Recession
COVID-19 brought unprecedented disruption to supply chains. This article offers advice to business leaders planning their supply chain during a recession. ...
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Capacity Planning in Today's Uncertain Environment
Simply put, "capacity planning" is the process businesses use to make decisions on how much capacity is needed to meet demand. Find out more here. ...
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Safety Stock How Much is Too Much (or too Little)?
Do we really know how to get levels of safety stock balanced? This article has information on how much is too much (or too little) safety stock. ...
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