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News about the Statadventure Optimization Lab, and practical guides on inventory, purchasing and operations for manufacturers and distributors.
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The Statadventure Optimization Lab is open: sign up online
The Statadventure Optimization Lab is open for sign-up online: supply chain planning on your own data, with every improvement ranked in dollars, from $297 a month with users…
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New in the Lab: supplier confirmations for open purchase orders
Suppliers can now confirm open purchase order lines from one link, with no account, and the Statadventure Lab plans from their answers.
Latest articles
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The Statadventure Optimization Lab is open: sign up online
The Statadventure Optimization Lab is open for sign-up online: supply chain planning on your own data, with every improvement ranked in dollars, from $297 a month with users…
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Purchase order confirmations: how to get suppliers to confirm dates
A purchase order confirmation routine a small purchasing team can keep up: what to ask suppliers, when to ask, which lines come first and what to do with…
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New in the Lab: supplier confirmations for open purchase orders
Suppliers can now confirm open purchase order lines from one link, with no account, and the Statadventure Lab plans from their answers.
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Demand Planning Consultant for Small Manufacturers
A demand planning consultant helps a manufacturer build a forecast people trust and a routine that turns that forecast into purchasing and production decisions. For a plant of…
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Is Your Data Ready for AI? AI Data Readiness Checklist
Most AI projects in small and mid-size businesses stall for the same reason: the data is not ready. This free checklist helps you test your supply chain data…
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When to Hire an AI Consultant for Manufacturing
When should a manufacturer hire an AI consultant? Usually when there is a real decision to improve, such as purchasing, scheduling, inventory or quality, and nobody inside has…
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AI Demand Forecasting Software: What to Check Before You Buy
AI demand forecasting software can improve planning, but only if it fits your data, your products and the way your team makes decisions. This buyer checklist covers what…
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AI for Purchasing and Procurement in Small Manufacturers
Purchasing teams at small manufacturers spend much of their week on quotes, follow-ups and paperwork. AI can take on part of that load. This guide covers where it…
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How to Use ChatGPT for Supply Chain Tasks (Safely)
ChatGPT and similar AI assistants can save supply chain teams real time on writing, summarizing and first-draft analysis. They can also leak sensitive data or produce confident mistakes.…
Put the ideas in these articles to work on your own data.