Chapter 1
Data-Driven Supply Chains
Integration of SC strategy with analytics
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Descriptive SCM metrics (OTIF, Inventory turns, Fill rate)
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Data lakes for Internet of Things (IoT) sensor data
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Bullwhip effect quantification
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Supply Chain Control Towers visualization
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Chapter 2
Demand Forecasting Analytics
Advanced statistical methods (Croston's method for intermittent demand)
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Machine Learning models for demand sensing (XGBoost, LSTMs)
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Incorporating external variables (Weather, Promotions, Macroeconomics)
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Measuring forecast error (MAPE, WMAPE, Bias)
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Collaborative forecasting and consensus modeling
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Chapter 3
Inventory Optimization Analytics
Dynamic safety stock calculation algorithms
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Multi-echelon inventory optimization models
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ABC-XYZ analysis for inventory stratification
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Slow-moving and obsolete (SLOB) inventory prediction
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Simulation of inventory policies (Monte Carlo)
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Chapter 4
Logistics and Network Analytics
Facility location optimization (Mixed Integer Linear Programming)
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Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) variations and Genetic Algorithms
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Transportation cost modeling and carrier performance analytics
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Warehouse layout optimization and pathing algorithms
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Last-mile delivery analytics
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Chapter 5
Sourcing and Risk Analytics
Spend cube analysis and category management analytics
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Supplier performance evaluation models (AHP, Data Envelopment Analysis)
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Should-cost modeling for negotiations
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Supply chain risk quantification and disruption simulation
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Blockchain applications for traceability analytics
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