After returning from southern Africa recently, Siecap head of advisory John Henderson found himself plunged into isolation and spending the lockdown at his Woodgate Beach bolthole. The enforced restrictions were not hard to take and afforded Henderson time to speculate about the implications […]
A feasibility study can make or break a project. A robust feasibility study is critical in securing project funding from investors. It also provides confidence to make strategic decisions such as engaging with external partners, phasing investment, altering scheduling, postponing […]
Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by project management and advisory firm Siecap have tackled big questions around the impacts of automation and robotics on the future of supply chains and logistics. Leading Australian automation expert Graham Bingham presented at […]
The basis of an effective supply chain (SC) is knowing exactly which service criteria are important to customers. It is critically important, therefore, to determine customer segments and the basic needs of each segment. 5 tips for customer segmentation and […]
Based on our in-depth experience in the transformation and optimisation of supply chains, at Siecap we believe the following insights are key to the success of any initiative. 5 supply chain strategy and network design tips ` Integrated approach An […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Following a successful session in Brisbane in March, Siecap has delivered its Strategic Analysis Training course in Sydney and Melbourne, giving supply chain and procurement analysts an opportunity to connect with others in the industry. The sessions focused on up-and-coming […]
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