Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: Best Practices

Material Planning – Definition, Tools, and Tips

Material planning is the process of figuring out what and how much is needed in order to produce goods within a specified timeframe, and ensuring the timely delivery of those materials. Accurate material planning can contribute significantly to the efficiency and profitability of a company.

By Madis Kuuse 13 min read

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What Is Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and How To Use It?

Vendor Managed Inventory is a practical supply chain management method that can lead to better inventory optimization, reduced costs, and stronger relationships between companies. But only if it’s done right.

By Madis Kuuse 11 min read

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What Is Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) and the EOQ Formula?

Economic order quantity is a supply chain management technique used to determine the optimal lot size per order. This is done in order to avoid stockouts and overstocking, thereby balancing inventory costs and opportunity costs.

By Madis Kuuse 9 min read

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What is Reorder Point and Reorder Point Formula?

Keeping optimal stock levels in order to avoid stockouts is an integral task of inventory management. One of the most fundamental ways in which to ensure this is setting and maintaining the right reorder points.

By Mattias Turovski 12 min read

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What is Consignment Inventory?

With eCommerce taking the world by storm and complex, continent-spanning supply chains the new normal in retail, selling goods on consignment is gaining popularity across diverse manufacturing sectors. In this post, we look at what is consignment inventory and weigh its pros and cons.

By Mattias Turovski 11 min read

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A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Elf

Peasy the Elf is the Production Manager of Santa’s Workshop. Leaning on some software magic and his decades of experience in manufacturing, he makes sure the right presents reach the right people each holiday season.

By Madis Kuuse 4 min read

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What Are Backorders? Meaning, Causes, and Tips

For manufacturers and distributors alike, backorders constitute a reliable means of keeping up sales even after goods have gone out of stock. In this article, we look at the meaning and causes of backorders and weigh their pros and cons.

By Mattias Turovski 11 min read

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Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide

Inventory represents the very foundation of any manufacturing or distribution operation. Keeping the raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories at optimal levels is crucial for short- and long-term business success.

By Mattias Turovski 10 min read

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Traceability in the Food Industry – Basic Requirements and Best Practices

Few manufacturing sectors are as dependent on good traceability practices as the food and beverage industry. In this article, we look at why traceability is so important for food manufacturers and which features should be foremost implemented.

By Mattias Turovski 10 min read