Research on CPFR and Warehousing Management: A Method to Enhance Supply Chain Visibility

Lack of visibility in a supply chain will cause the uncertainty of demand. Usually, the suppliers at upstream always carry much higher inventory level than the actual demand. However, the strategy of CPFR provides a way to reduce the huge loss led by bullwhip effect by scientifically forecasting the customer's demand and reasonably replenishing the inventory. This paper discusses the way to realize CPFR by demand forecast with time series analysis and push/pull integrated inventory management system, and brings out a demand forecast and pre-alarm integrated quick response warehousing system design in the end.