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“People know more than computers”. Especially about Demand Planning
Christian Cusworth Mon, Apr 19, 2010
"We don't have a proper forecasting tool", "everyone has their own spreadsheet" "issues with the EDI interface", "the systems don't talk to each other", "the upload to our ERP system failed". How many more IT based excuses for poor demand planning…
If S&OP Fails - You can bet it’s because of people
Keith Marshall Wed, Apr 14, 2010
In 24 years as a Supply Chain consultant in the FMCG business sector I have been part of many Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) projects - working with clients to implement them has been relatively simple process but the difficulty is working with…
Romania Route To Market : You can’t blame it all on Distributors
Dave Jordan Wed, Apr 14, 2010
You have great brands, a fantastic internal Supply Chain, tight financial control, top class HR and a top notch sales force - surely a recipe for success in Romania? Must be? Sadly, not always. Photo by Bogdan Suditu posted on Flickr Blue chip…