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Supply Chain Management
Plex Manufacturing Blog
The Method in the Madness – Choosing the Best Demand Planning Method
Aligning demand with supply is a critical function for any company. This article helps businesses find a demand planning method that works for them. ...
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Key Takeaways from PowerPlex: Day 3
Once again, PowerPlex 2020 came to you live (virtually!). More than 2,000 attendees logged in from couches, garages, and bedrooms (and anywhere else they could find some peace and quiet) to learn about and stay up-to-speed on the manufacturing industry, the latest technology innovations, and Plex’s Smart Manufacturing Platform. Here are some of the standout messages and takeaways from today’s…
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4 Ways to Improve the Quality of Supply Chain Planning
The rise of automation, shop floor analytics, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have impacted the manufacturing industry and enhanced production with the introduction of timely data for more informed decision making. But what about major shifts like enhanced in-car connectivity, growing demand for electric vehicles, or adjusting to changing customer preferences? Are manufacturers…
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Demand and Supply Planning in Unpredictable Times
Managing day-to-day operations and accommodating customer needs is challenging. Learn more about demand and supply planning in unpredictable times. ...
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Digitizing Continuous Improvement in the Global Automotive Supply Chain
As an automotive supplier, there is a lot you need to manage and deliver in a complex global supply chain. First and foremost, your customers demand that you demonstrate the ability to meet their requirements or you lose their business....
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Calculating Safety Stock: Simpler Might Not be Better
Safety stock is the extra stock you maintain to mitigate the risk of running out of raw materials. Find out how to calculate your safety stock here. ...
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Nine Factors That Influence Inventory Planning and Optimization
Inventory planning is hard to do. As supply chain complexity continues to expand, more and more factors are influencing planning and optimization. ...
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S&OP vs. SIOP: What’s the Difference?
There are small differences between sales and operation planning (S&OP) and sales, inventory and operations (SIOP). Find out what they are in this article. ...
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Seven Advantages of Integrated Demand and Supply Planning
Teamwork, practice, and a clear strategy are essential for integrated demand and supply planning. Find seven advantages of developing an integrated strategy here. ...
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Connectivity and Visibility in the Supply Chain Critical for Global Manufacturing
Supply chain visibility helps manufacturers drive down the cost of operations and speed time-to-market. Visibility is difficult to achieve however without connectivity. Connectivity between systems enables more visibility throughout the supply chain—from demand to order to delivery and everywhere in between....
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