The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

A McKinsey’s report published in 2022 indicates that 32 per cent of people from industries like automotive, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical find demand variability and forecasting responsible for value chain disruptions. Companies that predict demand, will be able to respond efficiently. billion by 2025.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

What your demand planning organization does is key to where it sits and how it needs to be structured. What follows is a high-level look at the processes that a robust demand planning function supports. Demand Planning Supported Processes. And producing the demand plan is a combination of science and art.

Supply and Demand 55

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

The companies are just not good at managing inventories and orchestrating distribution strategies. The industry planning team expertise lags the consumer goods, and hi-tech industries. Traditional demand planning based on historical order patterns is obsolete. Be a good shipper. The impact?

Supply Chain Design Software 371

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

Inventory Management Software 52

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BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

What your demand planning organization does is key to where it sits and how it needs to be structured. What follows is a high-level look at the processes that a robust demand planning function supports. Demand Planning Supported Processes. And producing the demand plan is a combination of science and art.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars is one of the largest fast moving consumer goods companies in the world. The goal of an SCP implementation was to effectively balance demand and supply. Here, Mars Wrigley leveraged using Kinaxis for both demand and supply planning. Mars Achieves Stellar Results There is a cost to rebalancing inventory.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 9, 2022

For instance, … in shipping and logistics, machine learning models can analyze data on inventory, transit routes, truck location, etc. ” Journalist Amanda Loudin ( @MissZippy1 ) isn’t sure the potential for predictive analytics in warehouse operations is ready to be realized. ”[6]. Concluding Thoughts.

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Demand and supply management During the demand and supply management phase, you focus on planning your orders to ensure accurate and timely replenishments. This requires forecasting orders based on anticipated demand (i.e., seaonal demand , holidays and peak season , etc.) How many units do you expect to sell?

Forecasting 52

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Vanguard Software

JULY 2, 2021

Forbes – How Traffic Congestion In Chicago Is Backing Things Up In Los Angeles: Pipeline Inventory Is Now A Big Logistics Problem. Supply Chain Dive – US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce. Supply Chain Dive – US needs 330M square feet of warehouse space to keep up with e-commerce.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 10, 2016

There is a reoccurring conversation in the parts industry that suggests that demand and distribution in this space is so complex that companies need to settle for less – lower customer service levels, fewer inventory turns, more obsolete or stranded inventory, and ultimately less contribution to corporate profitability.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Consider the demands placed on retailers, hotels, restaurants, and the stadiums themselves as they attempt to meet the very specific, time-sensitive demands of millions of tired, hungry, thirsty consumers. Like an elite midfielder, the end-to-end supply chain can pivot quickly as demand shifts over the course of the tournament.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 4, 2019

As a result, demand forecasting miscalculations, raw materials and finished goods inventory shortages, manufacturing interruptions and transportation delays can wreak havoc on their ability to meet OTIF standards. The Ongoing Technology Battle to Improve OTIF.

Analytics Software 82

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

From demand planning to manufacturing to trade promotion optimization, data is essential for almost every aspect of consumer packaged goods (CPG) company operations. Unfortunately, these sources are limited in providing any meaningful insight into the $760-billion consumer packaged goods market.

Data 100

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Elementum

MAY 19, 2022

A few more statistics to give some useful perspective on supply chain’s reach: • In 2020, worldwide, $835 billion of consumer goods were manufactured, a process highly dependent on the global supply chain. • 131 billion parcels were delivered. The US alone houses ten billion square feet of warehouse and distribution space.

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crisp

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A data-driven vision In the fast-moving, dynamic world of consumer goods, agility is paramount. This surge is a testament to all of ZURU’s data-driven efforts throughout the year and reflects the strategic use of Crisp’s insights to optimize inventory and marketing strategies leading up to the holidays.

Groups 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Inventory Turns. Better performance in inventory turns than the peer group average for the period studied. Orbit Chart of VTech for the Period of 2006-2015 at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns . Table 1: Results of the Consumer Electronics Industry for Performance, Improvement and Value.

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Store demand in general was a theoretical concept, sometimes heard about and seldom utilized. . Now, however, since Walmart’s DCs and stores won’t be storing inventory in excess of optimal levels determined by demand and supply characteristics, they’ll effectively be passing the end consumer demand through to CPG companies.

Supply and Demand 60

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E2open

MARCH 1, 2018

Store demand in general was a theoretical concept, sometimes heard about and seldom utilized. . Now, however, since Walmart’s DCs and stores won’t be storing inventory in excess of optimal levels determined by demand and supply characteristics, they’ll effectively be passing the end consumer demand through to CPG companies.

Supply and Demand 60

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

However, I did like the unique tiles and the expert design assistance offered by the first retailer and thought through what could have been an ideal customer experience for me: The tile retailer having the ability to look up the current inventory of the distributor online. Recently, in a conversation with a leading U.S.-based

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OptiProERP

JANUARY 25, 2019

Many ERP vendors built their systems purely for finance and accounting, some for warehouse and supply chain management, many for governments and non-profits, to name just a few. Trading organizations, those that just buy and sell, need Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, Inventory, and Supply Chain Management. Enhanced Inventory Management.

Manufacturing Procurement 74

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E2open

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Myth #1: “POS is required to sense demand.”. All you need to start sensing demand are three inputs – your demand planning forecast, orders, and shipments.Conveniently, these all reside in your internal systems. Myth #7: “Demand sensing is only for short-term forecasting; it can’t help for long-term forecasts.”.

Supply and Demand 60

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

” Today, I know of less than twenty-five companies that actively sense demand, and while we talk about the use of channel data and the building of demand sensing processes to use channel data, it is still an elite group of supply chain leaders that are perfecting the techniques. Focus on Sensing using Independent Demand.

Supply and Demand 150

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: Inventory Optimization Case Study: OReilly Auto Parts. OReilly Auto Parts drives inventory management to stay in the fast lane. Select Topic.

Optimal Sourcing 32

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RELEX Solutions

MAY 13, 2019

The goal was to rely more on fulfillment and redistribution from stock and to increase availability while releasing working capital by reducing the total inventory value. Distribution Centers 1 central DC, 2 regional DCs worldwide, 15 virtual warehouses for key accounts. Claudio Perna, Planning and Inventory Manager, Arena.

Supply Chain Optimization 28

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. Content Being Accessed: White Paper: Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. ERP Systems.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 29, 2015

This is a key differentiator and vastly different to the principles we know today of relational software in rows and tables and traditional data warehouse approaches using ETL where processing data requires movement. Inventories are high, and we have excessive ocean capacity. Redefinition of Planning Master Data.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Forecasting 32

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Performance 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

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Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 31, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

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Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Inventory Management/Optimizat. Warehouse Management Systems (. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Distribution/Centers. ERP Systems. Global Logistics. Green Supply Chain. Labor Management Systems.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

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