CSCMP 2007 Annual Conference
October 21 - 24, 2007 - Philadelphia, PA

Learning Exchange: 10/22/2007
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm and 3:30pm – 7:00pm
Track: Retail
Session: Achieving Speed and Flexibility in Retailing
Date: 10/24/2007 (09:30 AM - 10:30 AM) 111A/B

Description: The presentation describes a new approach to positioning retail inventory to increase service levels and reduce both transportation and inventory liability costs. The focus is on replacing the traditional inventory management approach—based on optimizing inventory levels locally within one facility—with a globally optimized supply chain strategy. The approach identifies the optimal push-pull boundary, taking into account the entire network, forecast and forecast error, average and variability in transportation and processing times, as well supplier characteristics.

Session Type: Case Presentation

Session Keywords: Business Issues, Inventory Education Level: Advanced

Speakers:

David Kaduke
Director Logistics Planning
Limited Brands

Michael Watson
VP Business Development
LogicTools, a Division of ILOG