Benefits of Multi-Stage Inventory Planning in Process Industries

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  • Ulrich W. Thonemann
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Inventory optimization remains one of the key challenges in supply chain management. Typically, large amounts of working capital are tied up in today’s supply chains, restricting the opportunities for growth and impairing profitability. Furthermore, reported inventory figures become more and more important indicators for investors and other external stakeholders when assessing the efficiency and health of a company.

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تاریخ انتشار 2011