Methods for Coping with the Bullwhip Effect Reduce uncertainty POS,Sharing information Sharing forecasts and pricing policies ■Reduce variability Eliminate promotions Year-round low pricing Reduce lead times EDl,e-marketplace ■Cross docking Strategic partnerships Vendor managed inventory ■Data sharingMethods for Coping with the Bullwhip Effect „ Reduce uncertainty „ POS, Sharing information „ Sharing forecasts and pricing policies „ Reduce variability „ Eliminate promotions „ Year-round low pricing „ Reduce lead times „ EDI, e-marketplace „ Cross docking „ Strategic partnerships „ Vendor managed inventory „ Data sharing