FOREWORD DEMAND PLANNERS ARE THE MIRACLE WORKERS OF SUPPLY CHAIN
“ Miracle worker might be a better job title for demand planners , given the challenges most face on a daily basis ”
WHAT SUPPLY CHAIN CHIEFS REALLY NEED ARE CLAIRVOYANTS , BUT THE NEXT BEST THING IS A GOOD DEMAND PLANNER
A running joke among supply chain professionals is that , in today ’ s uncertain and volatile world , what they really need is the services of a clairvoyant armed with a crystal ball .
Instead , they have to settle for the next best thing : an old-fashioned , non-mystical demand-planning professional .
Demand planning has never been more important . Post-pandemic supply disruption , war in Ukraine , rampant inflation , and workforce volatility . The seismic challenges just keep rolling in .
That ’ s why , in this issue , we explore the role of demand planners – the people who optimise inventory levels , reduce out-of-stock instances , and improve customer service levels , while minimising costs and inefficiencies .
‘ Miracle worker ’ might be a better job title , given the difficulties most of them face on a day-to-day basis .
But supply chain is full of miracle workers , and we do our best to give as many as possible their moment in the sun .
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