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3 Demand Forecasting Myths Debunked

Logility

In the rapidly evolving world of supply chain management, relying on outdated notions or oversimplified strategies can lead to significant missteps. That’s why adapting forecasting methods is essential to navigate the diverse and constantly changing demand patterns effectively.

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ChatGPT and the Revolution of AI-First Forecasting

Logility

In a world characterized by market volatility and unpredictability, businesses constantly navigate supply chain disruptions, erratic demand patterns, and unexpected risks. While traditional forecasting methods have served us well, they often fall short when addressing the evolving challenges of today’s dynamic business landscape.

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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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Supply Chain Forecasting with AI

ThroughPut

In the ever-evolving landscape of global commerce, businesses face a significant challenge: the pain of inaccurate forecasts and the relentless pace of market conditions. The agitation stems from the financial loss and operational inefficiencies accompanying these inaccurate forecasts. AI in supply chain forecasting is a game-changer.

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5 Perceptions on Demand Forecasting and How it's Changing

Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS

Is your demand forecasting process evolving with the times? Are you satisfied with your level of forecast accuracy? This webinar shares research findings from a recent survey among supply chain planning professionals and delves into the following: Who is typically responsible for forecasting?

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Demand Forecasting Software: Demystifying AI

Logility

Demand forecasting plays a crucial role in business success, as it helps predict customer demand and plan inventory effectively. However, traditional forecasting methods often fall short in accuracy. Fortunately, with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), demand forecasting software has undergone a significant transformation.

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Your Sales Plan is NOT a Forecast!

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Your Sales Plan is NOT a Forecast! by Jeff Harrop – Supply Chain Educator and Consultant. That was an absurd leap to make, I know, but no more absurd than using the terms “sales plan” and “sales forecast” interchangeably in a retail setting. – William Hazlitt (1778-1830). Nor should it.

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No More Hide & Seek for Supply Chain Uncertainty: How to Manage Variability

As unavoidable variability adds more complexity to your supply chain, this guide shares the effects of uncertainty on businesses and explores ways to alleviate uncertainty & increase manageability through greater forecast accuracy.

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The 2023 Supply Chain Crystal Ball: Challenges and Solutions

Speaker: Olivia Montgomery, Associate Principal Supply Chain Analyst

The supply chain management techniques that dominated the last 30 years are no longer supporting consumer behavior or logistics and manufacturing capabilities. You'll learn more about: Trending supply chain tech investments to consider. Forecasting techniques to manage inventory. So what’s working now?

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Machine Learning: A Quantum Leap in Forecast Accuracy for the Modern Supply Chain

Whether you realize it or not, Machine Learning is having a profound impact on your everyday life.

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How Data Analytics Can Solve the Challenges Faced by SC Leaders in Discrete Manufacturing

Difficulty forecasting demand due to constant supply chain disruptions. Supply chain analytics creates new insights that help improve supply chain decision making from the improvement of front-line operations to strategic choices, such as the selection of the right supply chain operating models.” – McKinsey & Company.

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Key Questions for a Successful Distribution Network

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

As we plan for the world of eCommerce and the customer expectation of quick, free shipping, our ability to forecast is turned on its head. Join Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations at Helix and an experienced global supply chain strategist, as she walks through the key questions to a successful and efficient distribution network.

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Overcoming the Accuracy vs Agility Trade-Off in Demand Planning & Forecasting

Agility and accuracy don’t necessarily need to be at logger heads. In-fact, anticipatory agility enabled by AI and Machine Learning can move the accuracy frontier forward in terms of validity and consistency driving significant business value.

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The 4 Keys to Demand Planning in 2023 and Beyond

Speaker: Eva Dawkins - Senior Consultant, Supply Chain

The last three years have been a rollercoaster ride for most supply chains, filled with volatile unpredictability and frequent disruptions. We know technology improvements can improve supply chain operations and add significant value for companies even in turbulent times.

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Automated Order Processing and Proactive Inventory Management

Speaker: Irina Rosca, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Helix

Companies should have seamless integration between order entry, inventory management, forecasting and supply planning models and purchase order status to sense risk, pull levers to mitigate potential risk, and communicate within and outside the organization. etc) or online promotions (company run or 3rd party). April 3rd, 2019 11.00