ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

The Italian consumer goods company applies ToolsGroup’s probabilistic forecasting and inventory optimization across its expansive network to enhance customer experience and business value. Learn more about how ToolsGroup’s solutions help consumer goods companies – like Melitta– increase forecast accuracy and profitability HERE.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Forecasting 120

ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2023

It has a network of 94 official distributors, and 87% of its sales are international. We needed a supply chain planning solution with unmatched forecasting to lay the foundation for customer-centric inventory and replenishment planning. Moreover, we built our business on collaborating with the leading minds in our sector.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Forecasting 156

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

AI’s influence continues to grow, and consumers are now demanding sustainable actions. As the industry continues to evolve, the intersection of AI, user-centric tools, and transformative learning approaches is poised to redefine the retail narrative, unlocking new realms of efficiency and customer-centric innovation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Forecasting Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In the industry, supply-centric techniques reign with lots of bravado and messaging on control towers, Demand-driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and generative AI. In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. I don’t know.

Supply and Demand 370

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 370

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 23, 2023

The enterprise-centric models, due to the lack of adaptability, cannot shift to use market data. In the outside-in planning process, the data model output is refined and published to a series of networks. The order latency is the time from purchase by the end consumer to the visibility of the order.

Supply Chain Planning Software 330

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 330

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

This is demonstrated by the following statistics on retail returns: 92% of consumers are more likely to buy from a retailer again if they are given an easy returns process. 76% of consumers say free returns are important consideration factors when shopping online. The Goals of Customer-Centric Retail Returns.

Retail 296

Retail Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 296

ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

We were delighted to meet so many retailers and discuss the vision, goals, and strategies that are driving the next generation of consumer experiences and retail planning. With many consumers spending less and retailers facing higher supply costs, margins are feeling the pinch. But that’s not the only perk.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Inventory Reduction Demand Planning Software 156

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

trillion by 2027, according to latest figures by This surge is nothing short of transformative in the dynamic eCommerce sector, enabling merchants to provide a diverse range of goods and services to satiate a multitude of consumer needs, all accessible at the touch of a button.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 162

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software Logistics Supply Chain Software 162

Enterra Insights

JUNE 8, 2021

With more and more consumers taking the digital path to purchase, retailers are learning that it’s easy for customers to leave the path or abandon shopping carts. If companies want to succeed in the Digital Era, they must become more customer-centric. Becoming More Customer-Centric. ”[1]. ”[3].

Procurement Analytics 130

Procurement Analytics Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills 130

20Cube Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

Port-Centric Logistics (PCL) is a newly developed concept wherein the logistics and distribution services are located at the port. Traditionally, the hub-and-spoke model was successful as the logistic networks were not very complex and less congested. Storing domestically consumed goods duty-free at ports can save costs.

Modeling 75

Modeling Modeling Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 75

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

We’re looking for business value, and that ultimately comes from solving endemic business problems in your supply network. A big part of the problem is that today’s enterprise-centric software was never really designed for business operations across today’s complex business networks. Multiparty Business Networks.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software Network Optimization 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2024

Customer-centric Innovation Drives Value. No company in either the household non-durable (consumer goods) or the food manufacturing group beat their peer group on the balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) for 2013-2022. Think about physical network design.

Supply Chain Design Software 235

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software 235

GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shippers need to reevaluate their existing last mile logistics processes and devise an effective last mile logistics strategy that aligns consumer and business expectation. This is the only way shippers can safeguard their position in the market and continue to provide products to their consumer basis. Be Consumer-Centric.

Inventory Reduction 363

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Strategy 363

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 20, 2020

COVID-19 has dramatically influenced consumer behaviour. Team re-building, split of responsibilities/tasks, border closure challenges, quick navigation of stock management, prioritisation of logistics to consumer needs and coordination with partners upstream and downstream. These are usually customer-centric.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 230

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 230

ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2018

As competition heats up to meet consumer fulfillment expectations, the analyst community has worked to define a supply chain model that can dynamically and rapidly respond to changing market needs, sometimes called "Response Networks". Supply Chain Insights (Lora Cecere’s firm) calls it “Networks of Networks”.

Supply Chain Network Software 159

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 159

Cognira

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

From their side of the aisle, retailers are undergoing a paradigm shift, with generative AI positioned to revolutionize how consumers’ path to purchase is altered, with personalized content and recommendations being the driving force behind their decisions. Collaborations aligned with sustainability goals optimize supply chains.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Retail Optimization Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 26, 2022

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. Consumers waited for the items to ship, expecting a phone call to tell them when they would be delivered. Notifications help bring trust between the consumer and the brand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 190

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Forecasting Software 190

Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

” Consumers React to Inflationary Pressures Even if we accept that a soft economic landing is possible, consumers are feeling the economic pinch and tightening their belts. Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months. .”[2]

Retail 130

Retail Price Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup 130

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

As defined by conventional thinking, a supply-centric process cannot respond to heightened demand variability. Consumer products data abounds, yet, I know of no company that has successfully used point of sale data in supply chain planning, even though bar code scanning is now nearing a fifty-year anniversary. Yet, it does not happen.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Data 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

In the consumer sector, few recent trends have been as disruptive as the new on-demand marketplace for commodities like transportation and lodging, driven by Uber and VRBO. Today’s expanded transportation, warehousing and labor networks provide companies with many more options, which means greater bargaining power. and Unnu, Kaan. [2]

Optimal Sourcing 231

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling 231

The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

For the last 25 years or so, retailers and consumer goods companies have relied on enterprise-centric supply chain software and. The post Retailers and Consumer Goods Companies: You Need to Upgrade your Supply Chain if You Want to Succeed! appeared first on The Network Effect.

Consumer Goods 102

Consumer Goods Supply Chain Software Retail Supply Chain 102

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

To actually realize the promise of end-to-end visibility and control over our incredibly complex supply chain networks, we need really big picture thinking — particularly when it comes to the supply chain data networks that serve as the foundation for true digital transformation. Supply chain networks: A big-picture view.

Supply Chain Network Software 194

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 194

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. I asked the group to think of demand-driven concepts as the enabler of customer-centric strategies.

Material Savings 181

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 181

ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

The top issue we heard was ensuring resiliency in supply chains today, Decision Centric Planning, followed by the drive to accelerate digital transformation across supply chains, and then day 3’s keynote and a number of user-presented sessions focused on the people managing and the teams working in our supply chain. Here’s what it involves.

Gartner 293

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 293

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

New tech-centric competitors entering the market with innovative business models. Consumers and shippers are now expecting their logistics partners to offer more sustainable solutions. demand warehousing and a nationwide fulfillment network. Productivity improvement / technology investment. Sustainability.

Warehousing 229

Warehousing Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Management Software 229

ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2018

As competition heats up to meet consumer fulfillment expectations, the analyst community has worked to define a supply chain model that can dynamically and rapidly respond to changing market needs, sometimes called "Response Networks". Supply Chain Insights (Lora Cecere’s firm) calls it “Networks of Networks”.

Supply Chain Network Software 120

Supply Chain Network Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 120

BlueYonder

JANUARY 5, 2023

Fulfillment complexity from both the supply and demand side have made it necessary for retailers to utilize Distributed Order Management Systems (DOMs) in order to better manage the intricacies of fulfilling orders from across their network and providing customers with a variety of methods to receive online orders. Why Retailers Need a DOM.

Gartner 75

Gartner Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 75

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

Concurrent macro forces–material shortages, war, shifts in consumer buying patterns, logistics constraints, inflation/recession, and climate change– are reshaping today’s reality necessitating the need for a supply chain reset button. The conference is designed for extreme networking. What can be done?

Supply Chain Design Software 251

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Pricing Training 251

ShipBob

APRIL 18, 2024

This concept plays a crucial role in global shipping and customs, significantly impacting ecommerce businesses and consumers who purchase products internationally. Leveraging the de minimis thresholds to your advantage as a business is great, but what benefits do consumers realize from these thresholds?

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Purchasing Skills 98

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The McKinsey report “How COVID-19 is changing consumer behaviour – now and forever”, bluntly illustrates how this change occurred more quickly and seismically than anyone predicted – so fast that it’s apparent the capacity to adapt had always been there. . Changing Customer Demand and Expectations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 245

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Agile and Lean Supply Chain 245

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 5, 2018

This case study is the best example we have seen of a customer-centric supply chain. The Company;s senses consumer preferences to change and align their portfolio to deliver personalized products for purchase anytime and anywhere. This has pushed the company to hyper-connectivity with the final consumer. Growing Pains.

Case Study 254

Case Study Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Study 254

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

“We use the term omni-channel, but the real issue everyone is tackling is consumer centricity,” said Fab Brasca, VP Solution Strategy at JDA Software in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Everything is now driving toward serving the individual consumer as opposed to the masses or groups.”. Size and scale also matter.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Apparel Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 100

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Few companies, in even fewer countries, own or have access to most of the consumer data generated in this world. They use a data-centric business model, and they are the first point of contact to a consumer in the supply chain. Recently, data-centric businesses like Fourkites and Project44 have been growing at a very fast pace.

Forecasting 88

Forecasting Data Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Software 88

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Larry Ellison, their CTO, gave a compelling and persuasive presentation on the value Oracle could provide to this industry through the combination of new functionality, applications, and the use of their Cloud Infrastructure to support more responsive and intelligent healthcare networks. This demo’d beautifully.

Supply Chain Planning Software 167

Supply Chain Planning Software Las Vegas Modeling Software Supply Chain Software 167

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In a recent panel discussion with Consumer Goods Technology , Conagra Brands shared how its reworked supply chain strategy is helping the brand meet customer expectations, drive internal performance and find consistent results by transforming supply chain planning. Building a Customer-centric Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Transformation Modeling Real-time Visibility 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

This coupled with the lack of customer-centric supply chain processes makes it difficult to serve customer needs. While many companies have customer-centric and demand-driven projects, they are not connected in a meaningful way. 4) Network of Networks. Envisioning the Network of Networks. Action Item.

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 195

The Network Effect

MARCH 11, 2016

The growth of eCommerce, the evolution of consumer expectations, and the globalization of eCommerce have resulted in many changes in the requirements of retail supply chains. The impact of eCommerce on retailers, wholesalers, distributors, consumer product companies, and 3PLs has been huge. Customer Centricity. Omnichannel.

Meeting 100

Meeting Price Reduction Omnichannel Inventory Reduction 100