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AI: The Game-Changer in Supply Chain Demand Forecasting

November 8, 2024
Roland Dzogan, SCB Contributor

Supply chain leaders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to revolutionize their demand-forecasting and inventory-management strategies.


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Stellantis Lays Off Another 1,100 Workers at Ohio Jeep Factory

November 7, 2024
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Stellantis said the decision was needed to manage output levels to better align with sales as it works to cull a stockpile of unsold vehicles.


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A U.S. Air Force Base Automates and Streamlines Asset Tracking

November 4, 2024
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The automation of munitions management and logistics operations at a U.S. Air Force base, in partnership with SEE ID, saved some 250 man-hours per week, while improving operational readiness.


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Watch: Case Study: Myers Industries Integrates Planning Across Multiple Business Units

November 1, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In 2020, Myers Industries began looking for a way to integrate its planning function across six business groups serving multiple markets and product types. 


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Hedging Consumer Behavior Bets in Warehouse Planning

October 30, 2024
Andy Lockhart, SCB Contributor

Distribution and warehouse professionals face another challenging period, with consumer behaviors changing faster than ever before.


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Global Inventory Trends and Challenges Shaping SMBs

October 18, 2024
Sponsored by Netstock

Netstock’s new inventory management 2024 benchmark report provides businesses with data needed to measure their performance against industry peers, identify areas for improvement, and set realistic, actionable goals.


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When Ports Go Silent: Proactive Supply Chain Strategies for Manufacturers

October 11, 2024
Stephen Dombroski, SCB Contributor

Most manufacturers believe they're prepared for supply chain disruptions because they have contingency plans in place. In reality, those plans are often fragmented and short-term in focus.


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Watch: Where Are Order Management Systems Falling Short?

October 2, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Deanna Kaufman, vice president of product management with Körber Supply Chain Software, argues that every order management system (OMS) today must be “borderless.”


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THINK TANK

In the VUCA Era, It's All About Trade-Offs

September 27, 2024
Jeff Metersky, SCB Contributor

Navigating the growing complexities of today’s supply chain requires a dynamic approach that focuses on trade-offs, rather than perfection.


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THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST

Podcast | Inventory Management: For SMBs, a Delicate Balancing Act

September 20, 2024
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In an uncertain economy, how are small to medium-sized businesses tackling the challenge of inventory management?


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The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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