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Driving your transition to Industry 4.0: Insights and guides to digitally transform your supply chain.

SCM automation in 2025.
ArticleTechnology and Digitalization
Automation in SCM: What to Prioritize in 2025, and Why It Matters
In 2025, automation in SCM is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s a strategic priority. Companies aiming to scale efficiency, cut errors, and stay agile in a s
Finite capacity or infinite capacity?
ArticleProduction and Capacity
Finite Capacity vs. Infinite Capacity: Which Approach Fits Your Production Strategy?
Planning production without factoring in real-world resource limits is one of the main causes of delays, bottlenecks, and execution gaps. Many manufacturers sti
Collaborative forecasting meeting.
ArticleDemand Planning
Collaborative Forecasting: When Sales and Operations Are on the Same Page
In many organizations, demand forecasting remains a siloed, one-way process that often falls short. Sales teams use their own numbers, marketing builds plans se
Learn how to eliminate bottlenecks.
ArticleProduction and Capacity
Identifying and Eliminating Bottlenecks for a Smoother Supply Chain
The supply chain is the backbone of any business, but bottlenecks can disrupt operations and limit performance. Business leaders play a key role in ensuring eff
Reducing inventory is the key to detecting stock problems.
Article
Reducing Inventory to Reveal Operational Weaknesses Across Your Supply Chain
Cost control, operational efficiency, and service performance are key drivers of competitiveness in today’s supply chains. That’s why effective inventory manage
Managers reporting the optimal stock.
ArticleInventory Management
Optimal Stock: How to Calculate It and Reach Optimal Inventory Levels
Optimal stock is a crucial concept in inventory management that can determine the success or failure of a business. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels not
Women checking lean manufacturing process.
ArticleProduction and Capacity
Lean Manufacturing and Its Impact on Production Planning Efficiency
Lean Manufacturing has revolutionized the way companies manage their production processes. Its focus on waste elimination and continuous improvement not only op
How to optimize your Cash Conversion Cycle
Article
Cash Conversion Cycle: How to Optimize Your Liquidity Through the Supply Chain
Have you ever wondered how long it takes your company to recover the money it invests in buying, producing, and selling? That insight can be revealed by the Cas
Customer Lifecycle Management and Collaboration Between Sales and Operations
Article
Customer Lifecycle Management and Collaboration Between Sales and Operations
Customer lifecycle management (CLM) is a comprehensive approach that enables companies to understand and optimize each stage of the customer experience, from th
Impact of Seasonality on Demand
ArticleDemand Planning
Impact of Seasonality on Demand
Seasonality is a recurring phenomenon that affects many industries, significantly influencing the demand for products and services. Understanding how seasonalit
How SCM software improves operational efficiency in businesses
ArticleTechnology and Digitalization
How SCM software improves operational efficiency in businesses
Operational efficiency is a primary goal for any business seeking to maximize its resources and improve its profitability. In an increasingly competitive busine
demand forecast
ArticleDemand Planning
Demand forecasting methods: Keys to optimize your business
Demand forecasting is a critical aspect of managing any business. It allows companies to anticipate their customers’ needs, optimize inventories, and impr
OTIF (On Time In Full) as a key service level indicator.
ArticleProcurement and Suppliers
OTIF (On Time In Full): How to Measure and Improve Supply Chain Service Levels
OTIF (On Time In Full) is a key indicator in the supply chain. Learn what it is, its importance, and how to calculate it. Keep reading!
Executive of a company in charge of supplier management.
Article
Efficient supplier management: benefits and strategies
Good supplier management can make a difference in a company’s success. Learn what it is, the benefits it offers, and how to improve it.
Business owners analyzing the company's operational excellence.
Article
Operational excellence: the goal of a well-managed supply chain
Do you want to know what operational excellence is? Today we’ll explain what it is, its benefits, and its fundamental pillars. Keep reading!
Come evitar il overstock
ArticleInventory Management
Overstock: what it is and how to avoid it
What is overstock? How does it affect companies? How can it be avoided? Discover strategies you can apply to gain efficiency.
Executives designing the production plan for their company.
ArticleProduction and Capacity
Production plan: the key to optimizing manufacturing
A production plan is one of the key tools for optimizing manufacturing. In this article, we explain what it is and the benefits it brings.
Employee of a company managing VMI with the supplier.
ArticleInventory Management
VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory): Innovation in the Supply Chain
Vendor Managed Inventory is a strategy to optimize the relationship between supplier and customer. We explain what it consists of and its benefits.
Team di pianificazione che analizza la distinta base (BOM).
Article
Bill of Materials (BOM): How It Shapes Supply Chain Planning
The bill of materials (BOM) is one of the most critical (and often most underestimated) elements in supply chain planning. In many organizations, it’s treated a
Forecast accuracy: come collegare le previsioni della domanda ai risultati aziendali
ArticleDemand Planning
Forecast Accuracy: How to Connect Demand Forecasting with Business Outcomes
Forecast accuracy is one of the most frequently cited metrics in demand planning, and also one of the most misunderstood. Many organizations pursue it as a goal
Everything you need to know to control your stock and start saving money
Article
Everything you need to know to control your stock and start saving money
Stock control is an undeniable factor in the success equation of any company. Here, we explain how to achieve it!
Analytics Demand Planning will revolutionize sales forecasting for companies
Article
Analytics Demand Planning will revolutionize sales forecasting for companies
Establishing a reliable demand forecast in a company is not an easy task. Here we explain how to do it effectively.
We have been awarded the Best Features and Functionality Badge 2024.
Article
Imperia Recognized with the 2024 Best Features and Functionality Badge
Good news! We have been awarded the Best Features and Functionality Badge 2024 in the Inventory Management category.
Two executives are discussing how to reduce losses in the supply chain.
Article
How to reduce losses in Supply Chain
Discover how to reduce losses in the supply chain and improve efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Keep reading to learn more!