Posted on April 14, 2016 in Forecasting & Replenishment
7 Signs You Need a Demand Planning System
In order to survive and thrive in today’s competitive marketplace you need to focus on managing your inventory as though the future of your business depends on it.(Because it does.) A good place to start is by investing in the right demand planning system. Yes it will cost money, and yes it will take some […]
Posted on March 30, 2016 in Latest from Lanham
Join us at the Supply Chain Summit!
At Lanham we know how complicated supply chains can be. The challenge to streamline operations, compounded by the pressure to be productive and profitable in a globally-connected economy, can cause many distributors to lose sleep. Add to this the rapid pace of technological change and the volatility of today’s business markets, and it seems the […]
Posted on March 17, 2016 in Forecasting & Replenishment
Inventory Management Systems – Where the Past Definitely Drives the Future
Sounds counter-intuitive, but history is about the future. We often study the past to learn about our present and how we can achieve the future we want. This is especially true in the case of inventory management. What has happened in the past directly affects what we need for the future. With inventory management systems, […]
Posted on March 15, 2016 in Latest from Lanham
Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Forecasting & Replenishment Forum
Open to all Absolute Value and Lanham AFP customers, the 7th annual Forecasting & Replenishment Forum is scheduled for April 25-27 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona. This year we’ll be covering a wide range of best practices, including how to: Improve your Forecast Accuracy Optimize Safety Stock for Seasonal and Non-seasonal items Identify and manage […]
Posted on March 10, 2016 in Shipping & Receiving
Lanham E-Ship Supports UPS SurePost
By Sharon Rozeboom, UPS Product Manager, Lanham Associates UPS SurePost®, a contractual USPS service for non-urgent residential package delivery, is now supported by Lanham’s E-Ship. While this service is not the answer for shipping every package, it is a compelling option and can provide significant shipping savings over traditional ground services. Keep reading to […]
