Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? Analyze Past Results in Customer Service.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Distinguishing Inventory Management from Supply Chain Management: While inventory management and supply chain management are closely related, it’s important to recognize that these terms are not interchangeable. Together, they ensure a responsive supply chain that adapts to changing demand.

Inventory Management Software 78

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Distinguishing Inventory Management from Supply Chain Management: While inventory management and supply chain management are closely related, it’s important to recognize that these terms are not interchangeable. Together, they ensure a responsive supply chain that adapts to changing demand.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Distinguishing Inventory Management from Supply Chain Management: While inventory management and supply chain management are closely related, it’s important to recognize that these terms are not interchangeable. Together, they ensure a responsive supply chain that adapts to changing demand.

Inventory Management Software 78

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Inventory Management 78

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. It is a story of supply chain innovation. History of Terra Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

Forecasting 190

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

Collaboration between Sales and Operations professionals in the demand planning process is critical if you want to achieve better delivery rates, higher service levels, fewer stock-outs and increased customer satisfaction. THE DEMAND PLANNING PROCESS (FOR SALES) Simplify the inputs needed by Sales. Highlight exceptions.

Supply and Demand 119

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2014

Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. I am not alone in the opinion ( see Red Wing Shoe Company webcast, Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Forecast ) that spreadsheets may not be the path to supply chain success.

Demand Planning Software 101

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Vinculum

JUNE 3, 2020

Thus, inventory Management Software is really an essential tool for your business to gear itself up. What is Inventory Management System? This tracking includes sales forecasting, product ordering, supply chain & warehouse management, and customer fulfillment solutions.

Inventory Management Software 59

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. You are a supply chain leader. This option requires a new tool and a new way of thinking. by John Westerveld.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2018

In the digital world, traditional broad-brush marketing programs become less effective, but have residual effects on the supply chain of higher demand error and increased complexity. This table is from our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, and the Index represents improvement. What Is Risk?

Supply Chain Design Software 165

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

Supply chain leaders are competitive. The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. Now in 2018, we are starting to see the evolution of “Gods” with new business models that are redefining supply chain processes.

Sourcing Strategies 150

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Despite the pandemic, recession fears, supply challenges, a tight labor market, and economic instability, manufacturing companies continue to survive and evolve in the “new normal.”. has enabled manufacturers to embrace advanced technologies for more intelligent automation and increased business connectivity. Industry 4.0

Trends 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

” Demand discussions raise emotions. I know of few areas in supply chains discussion that raise as much dialogue or ire. ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” At that time, the demand processes were largely regional.

Supply and Demand 158

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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DynaSys

AUGUST 17, 2021

We’ve discussed the benefits of gathering data and coming up with a strategy of collaboration when implementing a demand planning cycle. Now it’s time to walk through the importance of Performance evaluation in the Demand Planning Cycle by setting metrics and KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2014

“How do I know if I am ready for cool technologies? Especially demand sensing and shaping?” ” A Demand Planner for a Large Multinational Pharmaceutical Company. I also continued to work on the manuscript for the book Metrics That Matter to publish in the fall of 2014. Especially demand sensing?”

Supply and Demand 286

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has reset perspectives, priorities, and strategies across the supply chain industry. Moreover, it has resurfaced the importance of capacity planning and utilization based on the ever-changing demand-supply dynamics. ” Ali Raza, Founder & CEO, ThroughPut Inc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2017

Surreal technology abounds. On a visit with Jabil, I had a great discussion on the paradigm shifts required by supply chain leaders to drive improvements through robotics and 3D printing. At a visit to Samini, I witnessed a real-time visibility system for multiple tiers of the supply chain. Teaching these is fun!

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The author, Osgood Vogler, Director, Analytics, Celestica Supply Chain Managed Services, describes an insight-based demand management process: So, how do you take the guesswork out of forecast planning? Demand planning has a big impact on business performance. How predictable is the demand?

Forecasting 100

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DynaSys

AUGUST 5, 2021

When formulating a Demand plan , you need to strike the balance between having sufficient stock levels to meet customer demands without having surplus. This means leveraging the right tools and data to build your demand plan from the outset. What should you look for in a platform to help you build your demand plan?

Supply and Demand 52

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2018

by Arnaud Morvan, Senior Engagement Director at Aera Technology Walmart’s announcement last year that it would toughen up its on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery requirements sent a chill through supply chain executives at CPG companies doing business with the world’s largest retailer.

Optimal Sourcing 40

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

This is the third birthday of the Supply Chain Shaman. When I went to Altimeter group, my friends Charlene Li and Jeremiah Owyang said that I should be like a “shaman” and help supply chain leaders embrace new technologies. So, tonight, I also toast the first year of Supply Chain Insights.

Gartner 186

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

In my work with supply chain clients, teams change, business strategies shift and dramas unfold. All are haunted by the river that runs through the supply chain. It is the river of “demand.” On an ongoing basis I view supply chain strategy documents. Each supply chain is unique.

Supply and Demand 150

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Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

As a supply chain professional, we need to consider how actions in one part of the supply chain affect both upstream and downstream operations. This is especially true for those that work in and manage the demand planning process. Here in lays the crux of the issue with demand sensing.

Supply and Demand 102

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Vanguard Software

JULY 6, 2021

While successful supply chain management involves coordination across many business areas, planning happens in departmental siloes, leading to short-sighted or inaccurate decisions. In addition, supply chain design tends to be reactive and cannot sense, flex, and adapt to disruptions, exposing the company to demand volatility.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. Let me explain.

Supply and Demand 150

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Covid-19 has distressed the global supply chain and manufacturing networks in every country. For the first time in digital manufacturing history, demand, supply, and workforce availability have been affected globally at the same time. Demand Sensing is the first step of putting your end-to-end supply chain on autopilot.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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ThroughPut

MAY 20, 2021

Covid-19 has distressed the global supply chain and manufacturing networks in every country. For the first time in digital manufacturing history, demand, supply, and workforce availability have been affected globally at the same time. Demand Sensing is the first step of putting your end-to-end supply chain on autopilot.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Capacity Optimization Software 40

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. As the markets plummet, it is time to remind ourselves that demand is not a forecast. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. They respond. This is a major disconnect. They are not.

Supply and Demand 150

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

Citation count is a metric we use to separate great inventory book from their peers - Lastly, we carefully review each inventory book and make a final cut Results Drum roll please!

Inventory Reduction 100

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it. Is it service?

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

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Taulia

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The measurement of cash flow is key to efficient cash flow management. Key metrics for measuring cash flow include: 1. Several factors can hinder efforts to manage cash flow effectively. Technology can play a key role in driving a more accurate forecasting process.

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Arkieva

JUNE 16, 2016

Good handling of market demand data is one of the most vital concepts in any supply chain. The correct management of demand information can greatly influence the level of integration and responsiveness, and has a direct impact on customer service and inventory levels. Start with a demand analysis.

Supply and Demand 60

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The Smart Software

MARCH 13, 2019

Consider what is meant by “demand management”, “demand planning”, and “forecasting”. These terms imply certain standard functionality for collaboration, statistical analysis, and reporting to support a professional demand planning process.

Forecasting 60

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

For supply chains to get more use from their models, we need to “trust the box;” recognize that models are not the holy grail; and remember that a forecast is an input into making better decisions, not an end in and of itself. Select software that incorporates these features. So why don’t planners “trust the box?”

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