A right-sized S&OP process for small manufacturers
Sales and operations planning, usually called S&OP, has a reputation for being a heavy corporate process with long meetings and […]
Demand forecasting
Working with consultants
Inventory optimization consulting for small and mid-size manufacturers
Most manufacturers have the same inventory problem: too much of some parts and not enough of others. Cash is tied […]
Working with consultants
12 questions to ask before hiring a supply chain consultant
Choosing a supply chain consultant is hard when every website sounds the same. The best way to compare them is […]
Working with consultants
What does a supply chain consultant actually do?
“Supply chain consultant” covers a wide range of work, from global network redesign at large corporations to fixing reorder points […]
Working with consultants
Supply chain consultant or full-time hire? How to decide
When a small or mid-size manufacturer feels supply chain pain, the first instinct is often to hire. Someone needs to […]
Inventory & replenishment
EOQ vs MOQ: which order quantity should you use?
Economic order quantity (EOQ) and minimum order quantity (MOQ) both describe how much to order, but they answer different questions. […]
Tariffs & landed cost
How to calculate landed cost, step by step
Landed cost is the total cost of getting a product to your door, ready to sell or use. The supplier’s […]
Inventory & replenishment
Safety stock formula: three methods compared
Safety stock is the extra inventory you hold to protect against two kinds of uncertainty: customers buying more than usual, […]
Inventory & replenishment
Reorder point formula: how to calculate ROP with an example
The reorder point is the stock level that tells you to place the next purchase order. Set it too low […]