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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts. Absolutely!

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Innovation Insights: Redefining Work with GenAI and Decision Intelligence – Part 1

Logility

According to the 2023 Gartner Future of Supply Chain Survey , 40% of top performing respondents are already utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to optimize their supply chain decisions for demand forecasting, while 31% are leveraging AI/ML for supply planning. Not all AI/ML tools are created equal, however.

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Tips for Maximizing Warehouse Space

GlobalTranz

The 2018 State of Logistics Report , sponsored by 3PL Central , indicates warehousing models are evolving at a phenomenal rate. Online and mobile innovations are at the heart of increased traceability and visibility, and products must be delivered at break-neck speeds. Optimize warehouse design. Even with 5.2

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Demand Planning. When The Answer To Two Simple Questions Is Not So Simple.

Supply Chain Shaman

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The team was not calibrated on the role of forecasting and the basics around process excellence. What Is a Forecast Anyway? A forecast is not a forecast. Bear with me.

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Toilet Paper Shortages, Empty Shelves, and Panic Buying: Just How Bad Did the Grocery Supply Chain Perform in 2020?

Logistics Viewpoints

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. Benchmarking the forecasting process is difficult. E2open has come up with an innovative way of doing this. Forecasting Accuracy Was Terrible . 2020 was different.

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The 10 Procurement Metrics that Matter in 2021

Unleashed

A robust procurement strategy should explain how an organisation seeks to optimise the businesses external spend, procurement costs and other value contributions such as product innovation, spend reduction and process efficiency. Creating new opportunities by investing in supplier partnerships and joint innovations.

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7 Ways AI Can Impact Your Supply Chain and Logistics Operations

Stord

From improved customer experience to greater inventory planning and forecasting, AI promises to make all of our lives easier and reduce those all-too-common supply chain headaches. Additionally, this technology will make demand planning & forecasting more accurate. This is the "true magic" of great forecasting!