Supply Chain & Merchandising

Demand forecasting technology boosts competitive edge

Back by popular demand, this hot industry event takes another bite out of the big apple

With consumers increasingly elusive to reach, private label competition continuing to erode market share from branded goods and mass-channel retailers demanding higher price discounts, marketers are increasingly put under the microscope to show return and results.

How to cash in on significant rewards gleaned from POS data insight

To achieve significant inventory reduction goals and improve supply chain performance, Unilever taps SmartOps Multistage Inventory Planning & Optimization (MIPO) solution in North America.

Many of the 137 companies that sought to meet RFID mandates started small in 2004, allocating much lower budgets to the effort than the $2 million to $3 million some analysts had predicted.

Litehouse Foods boosts fill rates, cuts inventory and gains visibility

Product development strategies open the door to widespread business opportunities