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Keep plenty of flex in your supply chain: executing on a supply chain plan means dealing with unpredictability and constant change. Can you handle it?(Supply Chain)
From:
Logistics Today
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February 1, 2005| Author:
Richardson, Helen L.
| COPYRIGHT 2005 Penton Media, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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at a glance
This article offers suggestions on how to Develop and maintain a flexible supply chain.
When it comes to success in implementing a supply chain plan, forecasting well goes hand in hand with recognizing that different products require a different supply chain approach.
"We look at orders and forecasts to manage inventory to optimum levels," notes Si Gutierrez, vice president central planning and production control with chipmaker National...
