by Marcia Williams | Oct 14, 2025 | MRP
“We have MRP, but it never gives us the right plan.”I hear this all the time and it’s no surprise. MRP is one of the most powerful tools in supply chain. But it’s only as good as what you feed it.When MRP fails, disaster follows: Wrong materials ordered Wrong...
by Marcia Williams | Oct 14, 2025 | Supply Chain
Metrics are helpful to focus on what matters. The right metrics lead to better performance and results.Below, I break down 28 essential metrics from Planning, Procurement, Operations, and Logistics, each with practical steps to apply this week. PLANNING METRICS # 1...
by Marcia Williams | Sep 29, 2025 | Metrics and Data Analytics
Metrics are critical. This applies especially to the busy supply planner juggling countless tasks and constant firefighting. The right metrics sharpen focus. They deliver results the business truly values. And with stronger results come bigger career opportunities....
by Marcia Williams | Sep 29, 2025 | Excel
S&OP is about making decisions faster and with confidence. If you’re a demand or supply planner, the tool you use shapes how you prepare and present your numbers. Let’s break down where Excel Pivot Tables still work, and where Power BI changes the game with...
by Marcia Williams | Sep 15, 2025 | Excel
Excel remains the most widely used planning tool. No debate there. Even with advanced planning systems in place, planners still download data into Excel for easier manipulation and analysis. Excel offers unmatched flexibility. Spreadsheets are here to stay. In this...
