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When Demand Constraints Bite 

What happens when your business has capacity to supply, but the market doesn’t want it? That’s a demand constraint. 

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Why Better Planning Unlocks Performance

I solve supply constraints. And it is about one thing. Finding the most effective way to utilise finite resources to meet customer requirements. Let’s explore this idea.

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The Universal Problem: Supply and Demand 

Every business faces the same problem. It’s been around as long as commerce itself. Supply and demand. No matter the industry, sector, or type of work, the challenge is the same.

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Slow moving and Obsolete Inventory

Understanding and addressing slow-moving and obsolete inventory is crucial for maintaining a lean and responsive supply chain. This guide will show you how to spot SLOB inventory and provide actionable steps how to address it.

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Reactive vs Preventative vs Predictive Maintenance

In maintenance, strategy defines outcomes. For any asset-heavy business, the choice between reactive, preventative, and predictive  maintenance can be the difference between unexpected downtime and streamlined, uninterrupted operations. We will explore how they stack up and how to make the transition.

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Planning Purchasing of Inventory

In this post, I’ll guide you through a structured approach to inventory purchasing, utilising a review cycle, safety stock, and lead time to calculate how much to buy. We'll also factor in vendor minimums—whether it's minimum spend or minimum quantity—to ensure your purchases are optimised and cost-effective. 

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Inventory Category Analysis

In this post, we'll discuss how to conduct an inventory category analysis, walk through the process for both ABC analysis and the Glenday Sieve method, and highlight the insights and benefits that can be gained from these approaches. 

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