SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

Forecasting lead times: Using historical data to forecast future lead times and improve demand planning. Proactive Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain disruptions, ensuring business continuity and resilience.

Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

This article covers MTS’s definition, key terms, practical insights, its role in ecommerce, the implementation process, and its advantages and drawbacks. Make to Stock, or MTS, is a production strategy where products are made before they are ordered or demanded. Seasonal demand fluctuations also affect MTS strategies.

Inventory 52

Inventory Raw materials Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Efficiency 52

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

JUNE 23, 2022

To eliminate confusion between past and current definitions, the term executive Sales and Operations Planning , or eS&OP , was coined by Thomas F. It intends to add clarity, referring to the executive or volume element of the morphed definition. Link strategic planning with day-to-day sales and operational activities.

Demand Planning 52

Demand Planning Demand supply chain budgeting Strategic planning 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Understanding Category Spend Analysis Definition and Purpose Explanation of Category Spend Analysis Category spend analysis is a systematic and in-depth examination of an organization’s spending across various procurement categories. It helps identify opportunities for inventory management, pricing negotiations, and demand planning.

Procurement 40

Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supplier consolidation Suppliers 40