Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 26, 2019

Demand planning is difficult in these circumstances. This article discusses how supply chain teams can do better in these circumstances. The post Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Bonds had a yield curve inversion on August 14th.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

In supply chain management, accurately distinguishing between demand planning and demand forecasting is essential yet challenging. The consequences of conflating demand planning with demand forecasting are significant, impacting inventory management, customer satisfaction, and financial health.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction We’ve written quite a few articles on specific aspects of demand planning, but we’ve never written an introductory piece for beginners or those looking for a refresher course. We plan to do this for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and some other areas of supply chain planning as well.

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Arkieva

APRIL 19, 2022

Successful demand planning requires a stable and sustainable planning process that is continuously reviewed and improved. What is the ‘Secret Sauce’ to Improve Demand Planning? If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Arkieva

MAY 17, 2022

Every business can benefit from having a proper demand plan. 5 Steps to a Global Collaborative Demand Planning Process was first posted on May 17, 2022 at 10:09 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Arkieva

APRIL 5, 2022

Businesses spend a lot of time and money in improving their demand planning. Building the ROI Case for Demand Planning was first posted on April 5, 2022 at 7:43 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. However, the ROI is not always forthcoming.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Not only is manual scenario planning a tedious and time-consuming job, but it also often results in suboptimal decisions because too many granular scenarios or too few wide scenarios were created — missing critical levers and decision points. However, identifying the right influencing factors in demand planning is easier said than done.

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DynaSys

JUNE 9, 2020

This article is an introduction to a series of three articles intended to help demand planners manage the impact of COVID – 19 on their demand planning process. The post Demand Planning Against COVID-19: Introduction appeared first on QAD Dynasys Blog.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

INTRODUCTION: FORECASTING WITH SEASONALITY AND CYCLICALITY Whenever I’m involved in demand planning projects at client companies, there’s always intense interest — and concern — among stakeholders about how the forecasting algorithms work, particularly among those new to supply chain planning and demand forecasting.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

INTRODUCTION: FORECASTING WITH SEASONALITY AND CYCLICALITY Whenever I’m involved in demand planning projects at client companies, there’s always intense interest — and concern — among stakeholders about how the forecasting algorithms work, particularly among those new to supply chain planning and demand forecasting.

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DynaSys

JULY 20, 2021

In our article What is Demand Planning , we asked ourselves why is Demand Planning important? Prosperous businesses are able to plan for the peaks and valleys in their sales cycles. It enables them to manage current business volumes and plan for future growth. Optimizing labour management.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The onset of COVID and the rapidly changing environment of a pandemic-hit world has meant demand planning has become more difficult – and as a result, more critical – than ever. What is demand planning? Demand planning is the process of predicting what customer demand will be for a certain product.

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DynaSys

JUNE 16, 2020

In this article, the second of the series analyzing the impact of COVID – 19 on demand planning (find here the first one), you will find a list of actions demand planners can do to correct and clean COVID’s impact on demand.

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Arkieva

JUNE 26, 2018

How global businesses can build a collaborative demand planning process How to Build a Collaborative Global Demand Planning was first posted on June 26, 2018 at 8:48 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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o9 Solutions

MAY 26, 2020

This article has also been published on Business Wire o9 Solutions today announced that LIXIL in the Americas, pioneer of water and housing products across brands including American Standard, GROHE and DXV, will deploy the next-generation AI-enabled o9 platform for demand planning.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 15, 2015

So, for me to actually recommend another article for you, I’d have to be totally convinced that it was something you could apply to your strategy right away. Know key market trends and their impact on the quality of demand planning. Understand what drives leading-practice demand planning performance.

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Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 15, 2015

So, for me to actually recommend another article for you, I’d have to be totally convinced that it wassomething you could apply to your strategy right away. Know key market trends and their impact on the quality of demand planning. Understand what drives leading-practice demand planning performance.

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Challenges with Excel When Building a Demand Planning Process was first posted on February 19, 2019 at 7:42 am. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

How to use demand planning statistical models to enhance the value of your sales input during the forecasting process. Using Demand Planning Statistical Models to Enhance Your Sales Forecasts was first posted on September 5, 2018 at 12:27 pm. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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Arkieva

JANUARY 29, 2019

To stay ahead of the curve, effective demand planners must track the right metrics that can help curtail possible demand planning issues ahead of time. Top 10 Demand Planning Metrics You Should Have on Your Dashboard [Infographic] was first posted on January 29, 2019 at 2:07 pm.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the realm of demand planning, it is essential to understand the differences between statistical forecasts, machine learning (ML) methods, and artificial intelligence (AI). The Foundations: Statistical Forecasts  Statistical forecasts form the backbone of demand planning.

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Arkieva

AUGUST 14, 2018

Demand Planning directly affects the business financial plan, pricing, capex decisions, customer segmentation and resource allocation. Here’s How to Create a Centralized Demand Planning Process was first posted on August 14, 2018 at 2:05 pm. Outgrowing Excel?

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Supply Chain Brief Submitted Articles

OCTOBER 11, 2022

When Adele released 30, demand for the vinyl edition was woefully unanticipated, impacting manufacturers, recording artists, and labels on a global scale.

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Arkieva

MARCH 22, 2017

How do you get the sense of what works for demand planning? Related Webinar: How to Use Predictive Analytics to Drive Sales & Delight Your Customers ] Improving Demand Planning. Related Webinar: How to Use Predictive Analytics to Drive Sales & Delight Your Customers ] Improving Demand Planning.

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Arkieva

APRIL 17, 2017

What demand planning lessons can we learn from the recent United Airlines Overbooking Issue? When Demand Planning Goes Wrong: Lessons Learned from United Airlines Overbooking Issue was first posted on April 17, 2017 at 11:10 am. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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QAD

APRIL 11, 2024

As I discussed in a recent article in Food Logistics, it’s a powerful tool for predictive analytics, demand planning and business forecasting that shouldn’t be overlooked. Predictive analytics, demand planning and business forecasting have always been core functions for supply chain planners.

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Logility

DECEMBER 7, 2023

That’s why adapting forecasting methods is essential to navigate the diverse and constantly changing demand patterns effectively. In this article, we’ll explore why a dynamic forecasting approach is beneficial and necessary for today’s demand planners to maintain accuracy and efficiency.

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The Smart Software

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Software is pleased to announce that Thomas Willemain’s article "Managing Inventory amid Regime Change” for Smart Software’s blog has won 1st place in the 2022 Supply Chain Brief MVP Awards. Our articles are read by an audience of over 97,000 people on our smartcorp.com site and newsletter.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is from Michael Balint at Solvoyo and looks at the fresh produce supply chain. In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. To read the article, click HERE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This article is written by Atakan Kantar & Doğa Kurt from Solvoyo, and examines the ongoing trend CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C). Consumer-Oriented Demand Planning. To read the full article, click HERE. The trend of CPG companies going direct-to-consumer (D2C) is on the rise.

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The Smart Software

JANUARY 4, 2024

This article will explore the economic implications of optimized service parts management and how investing in Inventory Optimization and Demand Planning Software can provide a competitive advantage. Companies can improve overall efficiency and generate significant financial returns by effectively managing spare parts inventory.

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The Smart Software

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This article will explore the economic implications of optimized service parts management and how investing in Inventory Optimization and Demand Planning Software can provide a competitive advantage. Companies can improve overall efficiency and generate significant financial returns by effectively managing spare parts inventory.

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Logility

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This reality is compelling F&B companies to rethink their strategies and approach to supply chain optimization and demand planning. Staying competitive in this intense landscape demands finely tuned operations that are highly efficient and effective – from product concept to customer consumption.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

My first articles dealt with the virus as a Chinese localized phenomenon. In my prior articles, I have written extensively on the need for outside-in demand sensing processes based on market consumption data. I list these articles at the bottom of this post for reference.). Stop Doing. What can we stop doing?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

For each, I have attached a relevant article for supportive reading. A Focus on Error in Demand Planning. There are many numbers in the forecast, the goal needs to be agreement on a common plan with the ability to drive ‘what-if analysis.’ For additional insights on S&OP, please check out these articles.

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The Smart Software

JULY 17, 2023

This article will explore the economic implications of optimized service parts management and how investing in Inventory Optimization and Demand Planning Software can provide a competitive advantage. The post 5 Steps to Improve the Financial Impact of Spare Parts Planning appeared first on Smart Software.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

A successful demand planning process accurately forecasts demand and revenue streams, and subsequently drives the next steps in the S&OP process which are Inventory, Supply Planning, and Optimization. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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