Thursday, March 28, 2024
Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Auto Supply Chain Prophets

Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 46-50

Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in...
demand planning, sales managers

Sales Managers’ Role in Demand Planning

Success is usually achieved with teamwork. An African proverb puts this best: "If you want to run fast, run alone. If You want to run far, run together."   This also applies to...
Demand planning, demand planner

Responsibilities of a Demand Planner

One of the main goals of every Supply Chain today is balancing efficiency, resilience and agility. Enterprises need to seamlessly optimize these three challenges for effective customer service. By doing so,...
demand planning, demand review

What is a Collaboration and Demand Review?

Delivering the right quantities, to the right places and on time, based on the forecast of consumer demand. That is what Demand Planning is all about. Achieving the best customer service...
process intelligence, stock loss

How to Address Stock Loss with Process Intelligence

From my recent conversations with companies one topic is becoming increasingly prevalent — stock loss. This problem impacts the business operations of a range of industries and company types. From the...
Automotive industry, EVs, electric vehicles, road ahead

The Road Ahead: Five Key Predictions for the Global Automotive Industry in 2024

As we enter 2024, the automotive industry stands at the cusp of significant transformations. From the rapid evolution of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to a radical shift in vehicle architecture, the...
import management, shipment visibility, imports

Beyond Borders: The Impact of Visibility on Imports

In the dynamic landscape of international trade, the importation of goods plays a pivotal role in meeting customer demands across global markets. Companies worldwide seek to capitalize on cost efficiencies by...
risk management, automotive supply chain

Embracing Risk-based Thinking: A Practical Guide to Risk Management

In the dynamic realm of the automotive industry, the importance of risk management has reached new heights, compelling us to revisit and enhance our insights. Our recently updated white paper, titled...
global trade compliance, transportation execution

Creating a Global Trade Compliance Program

Global enterprises still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes to manage their global trade and supply chain operations. Unfortunately, that leaves these companies vulnerable to compliance violations. If you consider your...
QAD Import Management, Santa Claus

Santa Upgrades Workshop with QAD Import Management: A Festive Case Study

Amidst the joyous buzz of the holiday season, we bring you a whimsical yet imaginary case study that peeks into Santa's Workshop. Join us as we envision how Santa Claus can...