Tracey Smith, The Voice for Practical Analytics
Tracey Smith has over 30 years of experience applying data analysis to the solution of business problems. She has worked with both well-known and little-known brands to provide insights into real business issues.
Ms. Smith holds degrees in Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Business from well-recognized universities in Canada and the U.S. Her career spans the areas of mechanical engineering, supply chain and human resources. Prior to forming Numerical Insights LLC, Ms. Smith led global strategic initiatives for FedEx Express World Headquarters, process improvement projects in supply chain and mathematical simulation creation for an automotive company. She is also Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) through the Institute for Supply Management.
Lotting Inventory: What It Is, When to Use It, and How It Affects Warehouse Operations
What Is a Bill of Materials (BOM)? | Inventory & Manufacturing Explained
Forecasting Demand in Power BI
Read this before you spend 6-figures on a new ERP/WMS.
JIT vs. Traditional Inventory: Which Strategy is Right for Your Business?
The Trade-Offs of Carrying Too Much or Too Little Inventory
Constant vs. Variable Lead Times: Impact on Inventory Management Explained
Understanding the Sawtooth Diagram: Inventory Management Made Simple
The Supplier Selection Process: How to Keep It Objective / Unbiased
How to Read a Bill of Materials (BOM) | Inventory Management Essentials
How to Calculate Gross Margin and Find Profit Leaks
Benefits of Good Safety Stock and Inventory Management Practices
Why Inventory Counts are Never Accurate & How to Fix It
How to Read All Data Files in a Teams or SharePoint Folder into Power BI
How to Connect Microsoft Power BI to Your Teams or SharePoint Files
10 Ways To Get Your Inventory Back On Track (Checklist)
Case Study: When You Need to Rebalance Sales Channels
Case Study: You Have a Lot of Inventory but Find Your Best Products Out-of-stock
The Pros and Cons of a Single or Multi-supplier Strategy. Which Should You Choose?
6 - How to Assess Leadership Risk Example
3 - Historical Trends
4 - Forecasting the Workforce
5 - Identify Gaps
7. Workload Drivers
8 - Global Strategic Workforce Planning
9 - How Do I Know Where to Start?
1 - What is Strategic Workforce Planning? (Workforce Planning Strategic Framework)
2 - How to Determine Roles of Interest / Strategic Roles in the Workforce
Item Level Inventory Turns (Excel Template with Video Explanation)
Why you shouldn't use icons on your line charts (Best practice - Chart manipulation and distortion)