In the consumer electronics industry, product shelf lives are short and, according to Gartner, the greatest margin occurs during a successful product launch. So it’s not...

Automating the creation of attribute-based forecasts at the SKU level is called proportional profile planning. From storage capacity options in laptop computers to diameters of PVC...

Today’s retailers are determined to attack the market with innovative tactics ranging from developing unique products to helping customers finance their purchases. But at the...

Spreadsheet use pervades every aspect of corporate life. But, while it’s easy to get an answer from a spreadsheet, it may not be the right answer. Many supply chain management...

It's time for a new view on lean inventory, one that is sustainable and healthy—not size zero, but rather size "right."

Lean has put inventories on...