Improve Safety Stock Accuracy with APO’s Extended Method

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Improve Safety Stock Accuracy with APO’s Extended Method

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Wolfgang Eddigehausen

Do your safety stock levels always seem too high or too low? It’s possible that you have not chosen the right APO method or have set it up in a less-than-optimal manner. We explain the considerations, drivers, and settings for using APO’s extended safety stock method and show you why it might be more accurate...

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