Demand Forecasting
MAPE in Supply Chain: How to Measure and Improve Your Forecast Accuracy
MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) is one of the most widely used metrics in demand planning. It measures…
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Driving your transition to Industry 4.0: Insights and guides to digitally transform your supply chain.
Strategy and Resilience Technology and Digitalisation
ERP and SCM: how to integrate planning and execution without silos or bottlenecks
When ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning) were first introduced, they promised to unify finance, purcha…
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Inventory Management
SKU Management: How to Optimise Your Catalogue and Supply Chain
Managing an extensive product catalogue may seem like a way to boost sales by offering greater variety. Howev…
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S&OP
S&OP vs S&OE: From Strategy to Execution
A competitive supply chain is built first and foremost on a clearly defined S&OP cycle, one that sets the com…
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Strategy and Resilience
Just In Time (JIT) in the supply chain: strategies and benefits
Are you familiar with the Just In Time (JIT) methodology? We explain what it is, the benefits it brings to co…
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Technology and Digitalisation
Automation in SCM: What Processes to Prioritise in 2025 and Why
In 2025, automation in SCM is no longer a question of the future, but of the present. Companies looking to sc…
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Production and Capacity
Finite Capacity vs. Infinite Capacity: Which Approach to Use in Your Production Planning
Planning production without considering the reality of your resources is one of the most common causes of non…
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Demand Forecasting
Collaborative Forecasting: When Sales and Operations Speak the Same Language
In many companies, demand forecasting is still an isolated, disconnected and often unreliable process. Sales…
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Production and Capacity
How to Identify and Eliminate Bottlenecks in the Supply Chain
The supply chain serves as the backbone of any enterprise, but bottlenecks can disrupt its smooth operation a…
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Inventory Management
Reducing Inventory to Uncover Hidden Inefficiencies in Your Supply Chain
Costs, efficiency and service levels are key factors for business competitiveness. That’s why efficient…
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Strategy and Resilience
Cash Conversion Cycle: How to Optimise Your Liquidity Through the Supply Chain
Have you ever wondered how long it takes your company to recover the money it invests in purchasing, producin…
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Procurement and Suppliers
OTIF (On Time In Full): how to measure and improve service levels in the supply chain
OTIF (On Time In Full) is a key indicator in the supply chain. Learn what it is, its importance, and how to c…
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Procurement and Suppliers
Efficient supplier management: benefits and strategies
Good supplier management can make a difference in a company’s success. Learn what it is, the benefits i…
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Strategy and Resilience
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 i…
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Inventory 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…
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Production 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 i…
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Inventory Management Procurement and Suppliers
Lead time: the key to an efficient and competitive supply chain
Do you know what Lead Time is? Today we explain this concept and provide you with 5 strategies to reduce it a…
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Inventory 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…
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Procurement and Suppliers
Minimum order quantity (MOQ): the silent constraint that can inflate your inventory
Minimum order quantity (MOQ) is often seen as a simple supplier condition. However, in advanced planning envi…
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Inventory Management
Safety stock: what it is, what it is for and its impact on the supply chain
Safety stock is one of the best-known concepts and one of the most misused in inventory management. Its role…
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Production and Capacity
Bill of Materials (BOM): how it affects supply chain planning
The bill of materials (BOM) is one of the most critical yet most undervalued elements in supply chain plannin…
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Demand Forecasting
Forecast accuracy: how to connect demand forecasting with business outcomes
Forecast accuracy is one of the most quoted indicators in demand planning and also one of the most misunderst…
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Inventory Management
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…
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Imperia News
Imperia will be part of the 9th edition of the Garaje program!
Imperia selected to enter the Lanzadera acceleration program, a project by Juan Roig, president of Mercadona.
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