Archive for 'Supply Chain 101'
Centre of gravity for warehouse location – try the working model
I’ve just posted up a development version of a centre of gravity model for distribution centre location. It uses Google Maps, and it is really easy to use, and completely free. Try it here now. I regard it as a “toy” application, but I’m surprised how usable it is (down to the familiar Google interface […]
Categories: Supply Chain 101, Supply Chain Resources.
Tags: centre of gravity, Distribution, logistics, Strategy, supply chain model
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Inventory managagement 101 – How reorder point control works
This is basic stuff, but as usual there is a lack of clear and concise explanations of this on the web. It is also very important, as most methods of inventory control can be reexpressed as some form of reorder point method. Hence this simple introduction. I have also prepared a Reference Sheet that summarises […]
Categories: Supply Chain 101, Supply Chain Resources, Training and Reference.
Tags: excel, Inventory Management, Kanban, Manufacturing, reorder point control, ROP, supply chain management
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