Amber Salley

1 week ago | industrytoday.com | Amber Salley

Agility means survival in uncertain markets– 5 ways to build flexible, resilient supply chains that thrive in uncertainty. Today, manufacturers are operating in an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable environment where agility is not just “nice to have”, but is now essential for survival. More than at any time in history, supply chains are more interconnected, complex and vulnerable.

2 months ago | supplychain247.com | Amber Salley

Imagine you’re at the helm of a supply chain operation, responsible for millions (or billions) of dollars in inventory. A sudden market shift sends demand soaring for one product while another sits gathering dust in a warehouse, tying up capital. Do you act on instinct? Or do you have the real-time data necessary to pivot immediately, keeping costs low and customers happy?

2 months ago | mytotalretail.com | Amber Salley

In today's volatile and uncertain business environment, retail supply chain executives face numerous challenges in optimizing inventory and making intelligent supply chain decisions. The ever-changing supply chain management landscape requires agility, strategic planning, and the integration of advanced technologies to stay competitive and meet evolving consumer expectations.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.