References for Brightwork Inventory Optimization Articles

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Reference #1: Article Titled:

Considering ILOG Inventory Optimization and Multi Echelon

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“Real Optimization with SAP APO,” Josef Kallrath, Thomas I. Maindl, Springer Press, 2006

Reference #2: Article Titled:

Why It Is Time for the SAP xApps Program to be Terminated

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For those interested, a basic introduction to US anti-trust law can be found below. Also, companies can be reported for violating anti-trust laws at the link below this.

https://www.ftc.gov/bc/antitrust/index.shtm

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Reference #3: Article Titled:

How to Best Understand Multi Echelon Planning

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Steve Wedell, MCA Solutions

The white paper written by Dr. Calvin Lee. Calvin Lee was one of the originators of Evant, a software company that focused on inventory optimization.

Dr. Lee’s white paper can be found here: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/scforum/login/pdfs/MEIO_whtppr.pdf

Evant was purchased by Manhattan Associates for $50 million, and they rebranded some of Calvin’s work as their own.

https://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/Manhattan-Associates-to-Acquire-Evant/

Reference #4: Article Titled:

How to Best Understand What the SKU Stands For and the SKU Number

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https://www.stanford.edu/group/scforum/Welcome/White%20Papers/Multi-Echelon%20Inventory%20Optimization%20-%20Evant%20white%20paper.pdf