by Jon Nicholas | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
When there are Stockouts, people often blame poor forecasts or sudden change of demand or blame of suppliers, but the real problem runs deeper. In most supply chains, inventory decisions are made locally, not across the network. One warehouse is overstocked while...
by Byron Song | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
Inventory planning no longer happens at a single location. In modern supply chains, decisions made at plants, central DCs, and regional DCs are deeply connected. Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) addresses this challenge by inventory optimization and...
by Jon Nicholas | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
Are you struggling to keep the right amount of inventory on hand? Many businesses face the challenge of maintaining a balance between having enough stock to meet customer demands and avoiding excess inventory. This is where safety stock optimization comes in. Safety...
by Jon Nicholas | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog
Supply chain disruptions costs businesses real money. Research from McKinsey & Company estimates the average impact at around $184 million per year. Most of that loss does not come from day to day execution. It comes from weak network design. Most companies...
by Byron Song | Dec 16, 2025 | Blog
Inventory in the wrong place might as well not exist. When the product you need is stocked away from the customer, the outcome is always the same. You either place a new replenishment order to a nearby warehouse and wait weeks for it to arrive, or you transfer it from...
by Jon Nicholas | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog
There’s a saying: “Manage replenishment so it doesn’t end up managing you.” Inventory replenishment has become a bigger priority than ever. Demand is unpredictable, lead times are longer, capacity is tight, and service expectations keep rising. It’s no surprise that...
