Overstock and obsolescence are synonymous with hidden costs; they are detrimental to the company’s cash flow. However, some companies are faced with recurring overstock or out-of-stock situations. What are the reasons for this? How can they be avoided? What management policy ensures the best stock quantity is available? Answers.
Forecasting sales is more challenging for companies when there is non-recurring seasonality. Intelligent solutions such as COLIBRI help you calculate your forecasting even when the events that impact sales do not co-occur from one year to the next. Here’s how it works.
Procurement is a strategic link in the supply chain for manufacturers and retailers. If the supply process is inefficient, shops may run out of products on the shelves and be unable to meet demand. To avoid stock-outs, manufacturers sometimes resort to emergency repairs. But this is expensive and can create tensions. Fortunately, there are solutions to prevent this.
Logistics and the supply chain are strategic links in the company. Faced with strong demand and greater volatility of supplies, the Supply Chain Director plays an essential role: he coordinates operations to increase the company’s competitiveness and performance by relying…
Companies are looking to differentiate themselves and gain market share in an increasingly competitive environment. One of the tools that can make a difference is a cloud-native S&OP solution such as COLIBRI…
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