Archive for year: 2015

Dear Santa – An Inventory Management Wish List

I grew up writing letters to Santa at Christmas time, asking…

Why some Vendor Managed Inventories ‘EXPLODE’ on Your Shelf

Collaborating with vendors is something every retailer does every…

6 Seasonal Index Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Snakes! Why Did It Have to Be Snakes? Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana"…

Do You Make These Mistakes In Your Service Goals

December is a time when many retailers are trying to manage orders…

The Supply Chain Letter

In our last newsletter, we talked about the differences between…

Lead Time – A Critical Link in the Chain

A few quick money saving Lead Time ideas. Are you ready to find…

6 Seasonal Index Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

We all know snow shovels aren’t going to sell in the summer…

Black Friday: How to Manage Inventory and Enjoy Your Holiday at the Same Time

Thanksgiving should be a holiday for all of us to take a much…

Is your Demand Forecasting Ready for the Year of the Monkey?– 3 Things to Check

Chinese New Year: Its Coming, Is Your Supply Chain Ready? Chinese…

Does the Obvious Ever Escape You during the Holiday?

I am amazed at where my education has failed me at this point…