Cathy Roberson

APRIL 2, 2021

In the past, I did a weekly newsletter for my business, Logistics Trends & Insights, but things change or evolve and after reminding folks, again and again, the name of my company, I figured I would start writing my thoughts, minus the company, on supply chains. Welcome to Rethinking Supply Chains by me, Cathy Roberson.

Global 52

Global Forecasting Egypt Washington 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

For most –hamstrung by silo-based strategies for source, make and deliver–there is no clear definition of supply chain strategy. For example, in many of my clients a well-implemented demand planning solution two decades ago is now degrading the forecast 10-15%. Employee Turnover. I am on this journey. What To Do?

S&OP 179

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 179

Cognira

MAY 22, 2023

Optimize promotion performance with data Data analytics and forecasting are powerful tools that can help retailers optimize their promotion management and ultimately improve their bottom line. Cognira is passionate about helping retailers unlock valuable, transformative business insights from their data. We know retail. We love data.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Material Savings 52

RELEX Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Weather is a source of significant fluctuations in consumer demand, and because of the bullwhip effect , it can produce unnecessary high fluctuations on the supply side as well. Utilizing a machine learning algorithm brings two kinds of benefits: demand forecast accuracy is improved, and time savings are significant.

Modeling 56

Modeling Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 56

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The network senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time data to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing organizations outside-in. It is about much, much more than Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI ) or Collaborative Forecasting and Replenishment. Use of Channel Data.

Material Savings 185

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 185

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Clear understanding that the focus needs to be on the probability of the forecast, and that the focus needs to be outside-in based on channel data. Use of Forecast-value Add techniques to improve the accuracy of the forecast. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 220

Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

AUTO PARTS LEADER REDUCES FORECAST ERRORS BY 50%. With extreme demand volatility felt across industries and traditional demand forecasting methods becoming completely unreliable in 2020, companies are now turning to AI and machine learning (ML) to help steer strategic decisions pertaining to demand forecasting. Read Case Study.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Modeling 52

Cognira

JANUARY 10, 2022

Product transparency (ingredients, sourcing, etc.). No one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, but forecasting to a high degree can do wonders for reducing waste, improving availability, and optimizing company resources. Factors impacting forecasting. Value added from accurate forecasts. Reducing carbon footprints.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Retail 40

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Content Being Accessed: White Paper: Improving Forecast Accuracy. White paper from Logility on Keys to Improving Forecast Accuracy. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information.

Forecasting 32

Forecasting Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 32

Herlitz Inventory Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

The calendar is at the company and source levels, allowing you to shut off demand expected on holidays which keeps all components accurate. The second function is at the source level to allow the buyer to plan for vendor shutdowns, manufacturing delays/shutdowns, and for larger events, such as the Chinese New Year in the far east.

Buyer Training 40

Buyer Training Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Just-in-Time 40

Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 29, 2016

Rolling forecast : The first year of the strategy is the budget. With a well-run S&OP process, you can create a periodic rolling forecast. Generation Y prefers a short 140 character newsbite rather than a presentation or newsletter, which older employees might prefer. S&OP needs at least de following three capabilities.

S&OP 68

S&OP Supply and Demand Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 68

DAT Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Those two stories from 2018 lead to two different rate forecasts for the first half of 2019. Shippers continue to explore alternative modes, including rail intermodal, trailer pools, and power-only sourcing, to keep transportation budgets in line. For one, spot market rates have declined sharply this fall.

Negotiating Skills 93

Negotiating Skills Forecasting Price Reduction Optimal Sourcing 93

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Optimal Sourcing 32

Optimal Sourcing Case Study Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Performance 32

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Lean 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 32

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 31, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Cost Reduction Strategies 32

Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction DC 32

Supply Chain Digest

MARCH 6, 2009

Demand Planning/Forecasting. Sign-Up Free Newsletter. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. or Search by TOPIC. Select Topic. Bar Coding/Label Printing. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Distribution/Centers.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Taulia

JUNE 26, 2023

Stages of the supply chain A supply chain represents the flow of goods, materials, and services that underpin business operations, from sourcing raw materials to delivering finished goods. Each business has its own supply chain and is responsible for constructing and managing it to suit its unique objectives.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 52

Cognira

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Retail Media Networks emerge as a reliable source of first-party data, empowering retailers and brands to craft strategies informed by accurate insights. Accurate inventory forecasts improve the execution of omnichannel fulfillment strategies. We know retail. We love data.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software Omnichannel Network Optimization Optimal Sourcing 52

Techgistics

MARCH 8, 2017

Source: NPR. A recent report from Tractica , a market intelligence firm, forecasts that demand for robots in warehouses will increase by a factor of 15 over the next 4 years. You can read more articles here or sign-up for a free monthly newsletter here. . There's about 1 million truck drivers in the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 113

Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Logistics 113

Cathy Roberson

MARCH 9, 2023

We have made great strides in mitigating our sales and inventory exposure by sourcing through other vendors, which will fill the majority of the gap by the end of Q2,” Thorn said. A partner would have given advanced notice.

Optimal Sourcing 62

Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies Material Savings Waste Reduction 62

Elementum

AUGUST 2, 2022

This monthly newsletter observes one or two important macro trends through the lens of Supply Chain Management. In this month’s newsletter, we explore the crunch a strong dollar poses for many companies right now — and the possible twists and turns in the road ahead. Welcome to Elementum’s Supply Chain Market Report. Supply risk.

Sri Lanka 78

Sri Lanka Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Procurement Analytics 78

Cognira

MAY 18, 2022

Source: Ipsos Coronavirus Consumer Tracker, fielded January 4– 5, 2022, among 1,160 U.S. Jack Gruca is a business consultant with experience in demand forecasting and replenishment solutions. Subscribe To Our Newsletter. Brands have multiple options on how to adjust their business to accommodate rising costs. We know retail.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Trends Retail Inventory Reduction 52

Requis

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

To me this feels like a white paper on competitive strategy about how supply chain is where you’re going to get the best source of differentiation, cost cutting and ultimately, improved thinking on product, sales and marking, HR, and everything else. For example, it’s hard to find a good demand forecaster. Definitely that’s the point.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Education Supply Chain Software 75

Enterra Insights

APRIL 12, 2019

AI can predict shopping preferences, prices and also forecast changing foot traffic and the increasing quantities of people turning to online orders. This means last-mile delivery services can better source and retrieve ordered items and predict better substitutions.”

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Purchasing Skills Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Cognira

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

An optimal software will serve as the one true source for all promotional management, which involves: Planning and negotiating promotions (campaigns/events). Our solution brings all promotion management into one place– making it effortless to analyze, plan, forecast, and optimize promotions. Subscribe To Our Newsletter.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Cognira

MAY 5, 2022

Source: [link]. Source: [link]. Source: [link]. She discovered her love of retail working in stores and transitioned to analytical corporate roles, with a focus on forecasting and inventory. Subscribe To Our Newsletter. United States annual inflation rates (2012 to 2022). What is inflation? We know retail.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Material Savings Sourcing Strategies 52

Cognira

JANUARY 6, 2023

So, how do retailers effectively analyze, plan, optimize, and forecast promotions? This one source of truth allows retailers to better negotiate deals that help them meet customer needs as well as their company objectives. Subscribe To Our Newsletter. Not aligned or linked to financial targets. Centralizing systems & data.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction 52