Time is money. Knowledge is Power. These simple truths remain constant – not recognizing change in business conditions promptly can cost a business in many ways, and this is especially true for supply chain planning professionals. Hundreds of things can go wrong with a business plan as time passes; sitting on too much inventory costs money, but not having enough can dramatically impact customer service. Not being able to adjust rapidly to change can result in a multitude of problems for the manufacturing and logistics operations that take value-added steps in moving raw materials to finished goods.