The largest segment of the wholesale distribution industry, foodservice and grocery companies operate some of the most complex supply chains in the world, yet their size doesn’t protect them...ダウンロード (PDF)
Managing the demand chain, from manufacturers through wholesalers, distributors and retailers, and onto consumers, is a daunting task. Creating efficiency in the demand chain requires a combination...ダウンロード (PDF)
This paper provides a detailed overview of Manhattan’s optimized Demand Forecasting solution, including a high-level explanation of our Unified Forecasting Method™ (UFM™)—a built-in intelligence that...ダウンロード (PDF)
The uncertainty of today's complex supply chains translates into excess inventory, labor and transportation costs as businesses seek to protect themselves from the risks created by their trading...ダウンロード (PDF)
The new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) recently passed by Congress will have a seismic impact on the global food supply chain by requiring much greater accountability from farm to table. Supply...ダウンロード (PDF)
Many companies remain unaware of how much their inbound freight actually costs because these charges are "buried" in the prices they pay for goods. In fact, freight allocations average 4 to 7% of...ダウンロード (PDF)
The main objective of investment buying (IB) is to maximize profit for wholesalers, retailers and other distribution entities. Because IB's focus on ROI results from incremental purchases, companies...ダウンロード (PDF)
Market needs are changing—customers are becoming more demanding, product life cycles are shortening and regulations are emerging—forcing businesses to become more aware of the need for a robust...ダウンロード (PDF)
The optimal deployment of inventory is a vital business function for an enterprise. This paper will examine alternative approaches for tackling the thorny problem of managing inventory in a multi-...ダウンロード (PDF)
How do companies cope with the 'perfect storm' of conditions that has culminated in recent years—the rise of e-commerce, SKU proliferation, channel proliferation? An efficient supply chain is no...ダウンロード (PDF)