Supply Chain Management White Papers
Issues With Supply Chain and RFID in the Retail Industry
Overview The retail industry is experiencing problems in the supply chain because there is no formal collaboration between the retailer and supplier. Demand uncertainty in the supply chain, known as the "Bullwhip effect," results in excess inventory and inefficiencies in the supply chain. Demand forecasts and orders are often distorted unless they are developed jointly by the partners. These factors create a need for supply-chain integration and a way to provide supporting collaborative forecasting and replenishing processes, with the goal of increasing sales and reducing inventory investments and cycle time. Collaboration can reduce waste in the supply chain, but it can also increase market responsiveness, customer satisfaction, and competitiveness among all of the members of the partnership.
| Publisher | SAS Institute | File Format | |
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| Date Published | March 2008 | ||
| Format | White Papers | ||
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