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Practical insight for better supply chain decisions.

Guides on forecasting, inventory policy and replenishment, grounded in research and in what we see in real operations.

Inventory · 5 min read

The real cost of inventory distortion, and how to reduce it

Out-of-stocks and overstocks cost retailers an estimated $1.77 trillion in 2023. What causes inventory distortion and the practical steps that reduce it.

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Forecasting · 5 min read

AI-driven demand forecasting: what it really improves

Research from McKinsey shows AI-driven forecasting can cut errors by 20 to 50 percent. What that means in practice and how to adopt it without replacing your ERP.

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Inventory Policy · 4 min read

ABC-XYZ segmentation: plan every item the way it deserves

A practical guide to ABC-XYZ inventory segmentation: how to classify items by value and demand variability, and how to set service levels and policies per segment.

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Replenishment · 4 min read

Multi-branch replenishment: getting the right quantity to every branch

How coffee chains, restaurant chains and food retail networks can replenish many branches from a central warehouse, with fair allocation, freshness and route planning.

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Forecasting · 5 min read

How to measure forecast accuracy: MAPE, WMAPE, bias and MASE

A forecast you cannot measure is a forecast you cannot improve. The four metrics that matter, what each one hides, and how to use them together.

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Inventory Policy · 5 min read

Safety stock and service levels: how much is enough?

Safety stock protects service, but every extra unit ties up cash. How to size it from demand variability, lead time and the service level each item deserves.

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Food Distribution · 4 min read

Near-expiry stock: how FEFO and visibility cut waste in food distribution

Expired stock is lost margin you already paid for. Why near-expiry stock builds up and the practical steps that keep product moving before its date.

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