Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the key to balancing supply and demand. It is important to consider the following insights. 5 tips for sales and operations planning (S&OP) Establish S&OP governance and management This is the first essential step in an effective process setup. Commitment from top management is […]
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Tips and insights: inventory management
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 […]
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 to […]
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 […]
Siecap Brisbane Breakfast – Winning Strategies for eCommerce Fulfilment
We invite you to join Jonathan Reeve and Siecap to discuss the evolution of eCommerce, surviving in the post-Amazon world and successfully adapting your last-mile supply chain. Topics addressed: The impact of Amazon and how to capitalise on the eCommerce revolution Some key considerations when designing your fulfilment solution Jonathan […]
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 […]
Siecap profiles supply chain leaders for International Women’s Day
Siecap profiles supply chain leaders for International Women’s Day The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2018 on 8 March 2018 is #PressForProgress, calling for “friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive”. In recognition of this initiative, and to celebrate the women who contribute to […]