Supply Planning

The global food supply chain is under immense pressure. Rising energy costs, ongoing geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions, and labour shortages are making supply chains more dynamic and unpredictable than ever...

In this article, we provide a comprehensive guide to what a supply plan is, how to manage it effectively, why it matters and the best practices for doing it correctly.

Even minor choices about stock ordering can subtly reduce profit margins in hectic work settings. This article examines how to make the best decisions possible, including when and how much to order and why those factors are more important than most people realise.

It is no secret that supply chain management is a complex undertaking. The reasons for this are many and varied, starting with the fact that many factors lie beyond our control. Who could have foreseen the 2020 pandemic? Or that, in March 2021, a Chinese container ship would block the Suez Canal for a week and disrupt global maritime traffic?

In this article, we take an in-depth look at the pros and cons of electronic shelf labels, review some cases of companies that are already using them and estimate the cost of implementation.

In this article, we share how food businesses can anticipate the peak moments and respond with speed, confidence and precision.

Choosing the right forecasting method can make a significant difference to your accuracy, efficiency and bottom line. While weekly forecasting might seem more precise at first glance, thanks to its higher number of data points, it often leads to more noise than insight

Find out how SKUs make inventory tracking easier and help keep stock levels just right, whether in warehouses or on store shelves

Stockouts are a costly challenge for retailers. By rethinking inventory management, businesses can reduce losses and improve sales, as seen with Walmart’s success in cutting stockouts by 16%.

In this article we will explore how Trump’s import tariffs might impact key sectors in the European Union.

Intralogistics is the operational core of any distribution centre or warehouse, encompassing critical warehouse processes that ensure the efficient movement of goods. From reception and storage to picking, packing, and shipping, each of these activities directly contributes to operational speed, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction...

There’s a temptation to look at the rise of technology, AI and emerging roles like that of the Chief Supply Chain Officer and assume the world of supply chain is becoming easier to manage. The truth, however, is quite different. Supply chain has never been more complex or difficult to manage...

In this article you will learn the basic principles for detecting declining behaviour in our products and, therefore, knowing how to stop the supply of certain items in time before they become obsolete.