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Capacity utilization in demand and capacity planning

10 Causes of Demand Variability in Operations & Supply Chain

Understanding, anticipating and reducing demand variability is a key role of supply chain management.   Variation in demand can significantly impact many areas of a business, and so identifying the causes aids with demand planning and forecasting, both crucial for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing overall operations performance.  This article explores ten causes of demand

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Supply Chain Management and The Great Toilet Paper Panic of 2020

The Covid-induced panic of 2020 not only rattled nerves but also supply chains, with toilet paper becoming an unexpected casualty. As panic-buying swept through supermarkets, shelves once brimming with rolls of toilet paper were left bare. This frenzy triggered a domino effect across the supply chain, from distributors struggling to keep up with demand to manufacturers scrambling to increase production.

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