S&OP: Sales and Operations Planning Explained
The sales and operations planning (S&OP) process is a recurring cross-functional cycle, usually monthly, in which sales, operations,…
Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization Explained
Multi-echelon inventory optimization (MEIO) is a method for setting stock levels across all stages of a supply chain at once, such as plants,…
Supply Chain Network Optimization: A Practical Guide
Supply chain network optimization is the use of mathematical models to decide where facilities should be, which products flow through them,…
Lean Supply Chain Management Explained
A lean supply chain is one designed to deliver value to the customer with as little waste as possible, meaning less excess inventory, waiting,…
Supply Chain KPIs and Metrics That Matter
A supply chain KPI is a measurable indicator that shows how well a part of the supply chain performs against a goal. The most useful supply…
Bullwhip Effect Calculator
The bullwhip effect is the tendency for orders to vary more than the end-customer demand behind them as you move up a supply chain. It leads…
Pallet and Warehouse Space Calculator
Planning warehouse space starts with how many pallets your stock fills and how many pallet positions they need. From that you can estimate…
Shipping Carbon Footprint Calculator
The carbon footprint of a shipment can be estimated from the fuel the vehicle burned or from the distance and weight moved multiplied by an…
Order Fulfillment Cost per Order Calculator
Order fulfillment cost per order is the total cost of picking, packing and shipping orders divided by the number of orders. Knowing it, and…
Stockout Cost Calculator
A stockout costs more than the sales you cannot make while a product is unavailable. Some customers wait, others buy elsewhere, and recovering…