Expert Interviews
ChainLink Research: Making Allocations Smarter
Allocation processes and their supporting technology are getting a fresh look by retailers of late. So, why are Allocations so important? Spotting the big product trends is critical for the retailer’s brand. But just as important is ensuring merchand
How to Avoid ERP — SCM Integration Pitfalls
As supply chain teams demand the power of best-of-breed supply chain optimization solutions, the question becomes how best to integrate these powerful solutions with an organizations existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and advanced planning an
Ask the Expert: Supply Chain Innovation – Don’t Chase the Shiny Object
Innovation is a term we hear often, especially in the world of software development. But what does it mean? What should it mean? I looked up the word innovation and found something odd. I found the word novelty next to innovation. With the pace of chan
Ask the Expert: Three Questions on Inventory Optimization for Sean Willems Ph.D.
Interest in inventory optimization continues to increase as companies seek a more efficient way to reduce excess inventory while maintaining or improving customer service levels. Multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) is also playing a larger role
Expert Interview: Inventory Optimization
Inventory Optimization (IO) is a loosely used term in the industry. You’ll see it used to describe tactical inventory management, warehouse operations and strategic network assessments as well as used to describe single stage as well as multi-echelon
