Effective inventory management is about managing each stock keeping unit (SKU) in each stocking location (SKUL). Management of individual “A”-item SKUs (the 10 percent of SKUs making up 90 percent of revenue, volume, profit, etc.) is necessary, but other less critical items can be managed in groups of similar SKUs […]
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Tips and insights: Demand forecasting
Accurate demand forecasting is the first step in an effective sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Over-forecasting or under-forecasting are equally problematic, and result in slow-moving or out-of-stock situations. All demand forecasts are in stock keeping units (SKU) and by stocking location. 5 tips for demand forecasting ` Know what […]
Our expert tips: a series
Our expert tips: a series At Siecap, we believe that even seasoned businesses can benefit from reassessing their approaches and finding ways to improve. With this in mind, we’ve put together a set of articles with tips for improving specific aspects of your business, as well as tell-tale signs that […]
Supply Chain Automation and Robotics: “What has Changed and Why”
Join Siecap Project Management and Advisory for complimentary breakfast hosted with guest speaker Graham Bingham, one of Australia’s leading automation experts to discuss innovation in supply chain automation and robotics. Event Outline: Session 1, Siecap: Emerging trends in supply chain automation and why you and your organisation need to be across the […]
All you need to know about Blockchain and the latest Supply Chain Trends Breakfast
Join Siecap for a breakfast discussion on Blockchain and the latest Supply Chain Trends in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Paul Bell the CIO of Open Port will discuss the evolution of Blockchain and the trends that are impacting on supply chains today. Session 1: What is Blockchain? Isn’t it all […]
Online is on trend – Australia’s eCommerce explosion
How can your business benefit from the disruption caused by the eCommerce boom? Knock knock – Who’s there? Well in all reality, probably no one. So, what are you going to do about it? The latest industry paper from Australia Post, Inside Australian Online Shopping report 2018 confirms that Australia […]
Siecap at Energy Mines and Money Australia
We’ll be joining leaders in natural resources and global investors at Energy Mines and Money Australia from 20-21 June at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day event showcases strategic mineral, coal, oil and gas opportunities, matching projects with global investment. Siecap is delighted to be a sponsor of […]
Siecap at Beef Week Australia 2018
Siecap’s agribusiness expert John Storie will attend Australia’s national beef expo in Rockhampton from 6-12 May 2018. Beef Australia is held every three years and encompasses all facets of the country’s beef industry. This year’s event will include: new trade and export opportunities through exposing the local supply chain to […]
International Women’s Day supply chain leaders: Racheal Pepere, Amart Furniture
With over 15 years’ supply chain experience, Racheal Pepere is Logistics Development Manager for Amart Furniture in Brisbane. Rachael has extensive experience working in large retail organisations. Management roles have included over four years as a team manager, four years as a shift manager, six years in planning, and one […]
Raquel Taylor – Leading the implementation and management of complex global supply chains
As a seasoned executive with over her 20 years’ international supply chain and logistics experience, Raquel Taylor has a proven track record in the implementation and management of global supply chain operations in large complex organizations, which include the Australian Defence Force, U.S Department of Defense, U.S State Department and […]
Last mile looking ruff?
‘How e-commerce requires you to choose your last mile partners with care’ It’s peak hour traffic on a Thursday night in Melbourne and you have wine to deliver to the Rialto and your next drop is Collins Place. With traffic averaging a speed of 4.6km/hr, it could take you between […]
Last mile, first impressions: ensuring your e-commerce 3PL provider is up to the job.
The rapid growth of online shopping and blink-and-you’ll-miss-it advances in technology, coupled with frenzied speculation about ‘the Amazon effect’, have sent many small (and not-so-small) retailers into a tailspin. New entrants and experienced retailers alike are scrambling for resources to keep up with the demands that e-commerce is placing on […]