Demand-Driven Supply Chain Management: Transformational Performance Improvement

Many manufacturing and distribution companies are moving from the traditional 'forecast push MRP' to demand—driven supply chain management (SCM). Demand—driven SCM is an 'end—to—end' supply chain planning and replenishment process that enables companies to achieve their planned service levels from up to half the average level of inventory and requiring significantly less throughput capacity — irrespective of the level of demand volatility or lead—time length.

Demand—Driven Supply Chain Mana...