Amber Salley

1 week ago | scmr.com | Amber Salley

Navigating today’s volatile and uncertain business landscape and the growing complexities of today’s supply chain requires a dynamic approach. Too often, supply chains operate in an environment where adaptability is no longer optional. Today, it’s a necessity to stay competitive. Traditional approaches centered around large-scale transformations require years of planning and execution and often fail, leaving businesses unable to respond quickly to challenges.

1 week ago | mytotalretail.com | Amber Salley

The impact of lead time variability on supply chain management is a critical factor impacting operational efficiency, cost management and service delivery. Lead time is used in inventory management, production scheduling, order fulfillment and supplier management. It also involves decisions that determine optimal inventory levels, when to place orders and how much to order, stocking policy, available-to-premise calculations, supplier performance, and supplier selection.

Jan 10, 2025 | sdcexec.com | Amber Salley

In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment, distribution executives face challenges in optimizing inventory and making intelligent supply chain decisions. The landscape requires agility, strategic planning and the integration of advanced technologies to stay competitive and meet customer expectations.

Mar 28, 2024 | sdcexec.com | Amber Salley

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) factors are now the norm in the modern business environment, where supply chains are critical connectors between producers and consumers. The stakes are high and companies must make the right supply chain decisions or risk being left behind.

Mar 11, 2024 | packagingimpressions.com | Amber Salley

This article was originally published on TotalRetail. The stakes are high in today’s ever-changing economy, and companies must make the right supply chain decisions or risk being left behind. Navigating the complexity of today’s supply chain requires utilizing converging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), decision science, and operations research for more informed, data-driven decisions.