ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. Industrial engineers incorporate these technologies in designing and fabricating advanced manufacturing systems. How AI Is Changing the Manufacturing Industry.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

BOSTON — July 13, 2023 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of Dynamic Fulfillment, a new addition to the JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 5, 2022

BOSTON — Oct 6, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces it has appointed Pierre Custeau as Chief Technology Officer. . About ToolsGroup. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube , or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

The dynamic sourcing capability automatically smooths inventory targets day after day and ensures target service levels are achieved regardless of supplier constraints. Version 8.60 Business leaders today are looking for new ways to improve the resilience and agility of their supply chains. We call this dynamic planning.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers. Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 26, 2022

Milan, July 27 , 2022 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been awarded Microsoft Italy’s Best Independent Software Vendor Partner Award for the second year in a row. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 3, 2022

ToolsGroup welcomes Jon Purdy as Chief Financial Officer and Joseph Luciano as Chief People Officer. . BOSTON — August 4, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, announces it has appointed Jon Purdy as Chief Financial Officer and Joseph Luciano as Chief People Officer.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 5, 2023

With the release of v8.61, ToolsGroup enhances transparency and accuracy while increasing the power of SO99’s forecasting engine with expanded capabilities that now deliver: Automated New Product Introduction (NPI) Suggestions which automatically identify anomalies within NPI forecasts and recommend scenarios to most effectively address them.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages and other supply chain challenges. But manufacturers are unique. What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? What is Manufacturing Inventory Control? 4 Common Inventory Pitfalls Manufacturers Must Avoid.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 16, 2022

BOSTON – August 17, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been selected by Entertainment Retail Enterprises (ERE) , a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of customized retail products including apparel, accessories, and home goods.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2022

BOSTON (May 31, 2022) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today that Joe (Yossi) Shamir will retire from his role as CEO. Shamir will continue to be an active ToolsGroup board member and advisor to ToolsGroup investor Accel-KKR.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

BOSTON, February 16, 2022 : ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Planalytics to integrate their weather-driven demand (WDD) analytics with ToolsGroup’s retail planning solutions, enabling customers to isolate, measure, and manage the influence of weather on their businesses.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. Colin: What kind of results have customers seen with ToolsGroup MEIO?

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Joint Microsoft and ToolsGroup planning solution will support POOLCORP’s goals of improved service to customers and increased profitability amid demand and supply volatility. About ToolsGroup. For more information, follow ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , Twitter , YouTube , or visit www.toolsgroup.com. . About Pool Corporation.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Boston and Milan, 15 December 2021 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce that it has joined the Microsoft Partner Pledge, an initiative with the aim of promoting a sustainable environmental future. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. Colin: What kind of results have customers seen with ToolsGroup MEIO?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In July 2022, IHL and ToolsGroup surveyed U.S. Our retail customer loyalty study confirmed that there is an increasing concern on the part of consumers that stores will have the items they need in stock,” said Caroline Proctor, CMO at ToolsGroup. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 16, 2023

Being able to pivot quickly prevents unplanned discounting and margin erosion,” noted Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of ToolsGroup. About ToolsGroup. ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, manufacturers, and distributors to navigate through supply chain uncertainty.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Global supply chains are fundamentally rearranging and there’s a lot of reflection on how the urge to optimize efficiency (whether it was offshoring manufacturing to keep labor costs down, or making supply chains very lean to cut inventory costs) made supply chains more fragile.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 10, 2021

As part of ARC Advisory Group’s Supply Chain Forum last month, I had the opportunity to speak with Kathleen Geraghty, Vice President of North American Sales at ToolsGroup. ToolsGroup recently released its annual predictions for the year ahead. There is a focus on alternate sourcing and substitution options. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

ToolsGroup will support Emma’s goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to fuel the company’s growth. After a successful proof-of-concept in Germany, Emma chose ToolsGroup to gain centralized planning and end-to-end (E2E) supply chain transparency. About ToolsGroup. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2021

BOSTON (June 16, 2020) – Supply & Demand Chain Executive , the only publication covering the entire global supply chain, selected Polaris to receive a “Top Supply Chain Projects Award for 2021” for its project with ToolsGroup. About ToolsGroup. Only ToolsGroup makes all this possible. Go to www.SDCExec.com. About Polaris.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

At ToolsGroup, that mission is to make supply chain a force for good. Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world. About ToolsGroup. About CSCMP.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

With ToolsGroup’s suite of planning solutions, the cosmetic company wants to balance inventories and service to make better, smarter and faster decisions within its supply chain network. Plus, the ToolsGroup team’s expertise and open communication prove we can depend on them to be an engaged partner as we refine our supply chain operations.”

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. Digital Twin Applications For instance, say you’re a manufacturer or distributor. Are you a manufacturer wondering how best to leverage real-time data to elevate your business performance?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

20, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce that CEO Inna Kuznetsova has been selected as a recipient of the Supply & Demand Chain Executive 2022 Women in Supply Chain award. About ToolsGroup. BOSTON — Sept.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2021

Distribution industry supply chains have always been squeezed between manufacturers and their customers; facing increased competitive threats, escalating SKU counts, and expanding ecommerce. Smarter purchasing to outpace competitors. One of our customers sources materials from a global network with long lead times.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Rafael Labbé, Supply Chain Director at Suministros y Alimentos, a distributor to McDonalds Mesoamérica, shared his company’s experience and COVID-19 supply chain response with ToolsGroup’s Kathleen Geraghty at the recent ToolsGroup virtual user conference. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.].

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

In the midst of the pandemic and other events that remind us uncertainty is a constant, Rob and Mauro have shown their mettle,” said ToolsGroup CEO Joseph Shamir. About ToolsGroup. For more information, follow ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 29, 2020

No effort required to set up (careful data sourcing and data preparation is fundamental). While this can be framed in many ways, at ToolsGroup we found a useful approach is clustering the profiles in the past and using classification for scoring in the future. Company A is an eyewear manufacturer.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For MSE, the primary need fulfilled by ToolsGroup was to integrate key account and financial perspectives, enable efficient promotions management, support demand segmentation and create a flexible planning hierarchy. ToolsGroup supported MSE’s other key priority: seamless collaboration between stakeholders.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products from suppliers. We hope you enjoy the blog, which represents predictions and observations from across our global ToolsGroup community. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous year ahead!

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

ToolsGroup team leaders Mauro Adorno and Rob Kaufholz –both recently recognized as Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Pros to Know–prove that having a diverse range of skills and experiences can really give you an edge. Mauro Adorno, Chief Operating Officer EMEA & APAC at ToolsGroup. a venture within the Group.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. These disconnections can seriously hurt manufacturers and retailers in today’s online, service-driven economy where consumer expectations are defined by the Amazon experience.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. Image source: Sturgis Journal. A Limited Number of Formula Manufacturers. Image source: MTL Blog.

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