ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

BOSTON & LONDON — January 15, 2024 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of their In-Season Inventory Optimization Solution, an integrated suite of tools in the greater JustEnough retail planning and execution suite.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 28, 2024

Marcello Pace, CEO of Scarpe&Scarpe, a major player in the retail of shoes and leather goods with over 100 stores across Italy, will discuss how the company is transforming its merchandising processes by integrating ToolsGroup’s AI-powered solutions. Curious to learn more about ToolsGroup’s retail planning solutions?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Clear operating strategy and definition of supply chain excellence across plan, source, make and deliver. Companies are clear on the difference between sales-driven and market driven signals, and marketing-driven in comparison to a market-driven process. A Focus on Error in Demand Planning. I write this post as a guide.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

How will it address “the world hunger problem” in supply chains, particularly in the context of supply chain planning? Here, let’s explore 6 essential elements of AI-powered automation in supply chain planning & analytics, culminating in a powerful solution. How can AI contribute to end-to-end decision automation?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

How AI powered demand planning solutions revolutionize the role of demand planners In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and improve their supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Last week, I published an article on outside-in planning. The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. For me, the concepts of outside-in and self-service planning are intertwined. Replatforming Current Planning Solutions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Conventional solutions operate on relational databases with a predetermined schema.) Narrow AI is goal-orientated Artificial Intelligence designed to solve specific issues, such as determining stock levels or planning promotions based on events or weather. Many of today’s solutions include Narrow AI.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 30, 2022

It’s no simple task providing customers access to the full range of capsules and coffee machines on all sales channels, across more than 70 boutiques in Italy, while optimizing inventory levels. What drove Nespresso’s supply chain planning project? What critical issues have you addressed with this solution? Optimized transport.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 9, 2023

My Quest To Redefine Planning The focus of many discussion threads on LinkedIn this week focused on building better engines for planning. In Figure 1, I share a supply chain planning taxonomy or what I lovingly term an old-fashioned jalopy. Is the plan feasible? But, you might ask, “Why an octopus?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. When companies want to digitally transform their supply chain capabilities, moving to an integrated business planning process (IBP) is often at the heart of the transformation.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 11, 2021

This will see the increase of the total market value of cable and wire manufacturing operations, which will rely on their organizations’ readiness to take advantage of growth opportunities. All these factors culminate in the inability to formulate and build optimal plans and react to changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

Part of their transformation includes a journey to implement and improve their connected planning capabilities. Connected planning, based on the Anaplan solution, improves both their profitability and their service capabilities. So, what is “connected planning?” These plans get quite detailed. What does that mean?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 11, 2023

To be successful in this volatile environment leaders must focus on supply chain planning and more specifically Integrated Business Planning (IBP). Contextualize and quantify event impact and be able to trigger re-plan in an integrated supply chain planning solution to create an executable and feasible plan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. Myers Industries ended up selecting the Atlas Planning Platform from John Galt Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Coupa also offers a robust, market share leading, supply chain design solution. Hearing how Coupa was improving the design solution, and hearing how customers were using it, was my main reason for attending Inspire. The supply chain design solution, for example, continues to grow in depth and usability.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 28, 2023

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. About Sarah Bertram Sarah Bertram is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT. Sarah Bertram and Joe Lynch discuss navigating market uncertainty. At DAT, she has been instrumental in growing the shipper practice.

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

However, when Angie Taylor, CSCP, Vice President of Sales Operations at PPC Flexible Packaging LLC (PPC), shared the stage, she reached the heart of every supply chain challenge. The company is now operating with a 14.8% The S&OP process is only about 10% technology. And the results speak for themselves.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. A large part of their kitting business involves the sale of basketballs, footballs, soccer, or playground balls. They also ship to Amazon to support ecommerce sales. Pickelball is the fastest growing sport in the US.

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Logility

MAY 3, 2021

Execution of S&OP through a sales and operations execution process is what sets top brands apart. Business planning is, of course, essential, but the real proof is in the execution. The S&OE team has the primary goal of S&OP execution and solving problems to keep sales, supply, and production on target.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

This sector, characterized by its diversity in consumer trends and seasonality, demands high precision in planning and execution. AI-first forecasting is crucial in achieving this efficiency—transforming the retail planning landscape and driving financial success in the apparel market.

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Logility

JUNE 7, 2023

Top 3 Demand Forecasting Mistakes —How To Avoid Them with Demand planning software Demand forecasting is a critical facet of successful business operations, acting as the helm guiding companies through the rocks hiding beneath the water of market demands.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This blog will review how category managers and supply planners can use cluster analysis to make smarter decisions and grow sales. Let’s look at the four most common ways cluster analysis is used for category management and supply chain planning decisions. Four Ways of Using Cluster Analysis in Retail.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 8, 2024

Valoroo offers affordable, talent solutions offshore in the Philippines and Latin America. Valoroo’s mission is to provide quality outsourcing solutions for 3PLs and asset-based companies that consistently exceed expectations. Valoroo is a San Diego based company that provides outsourcing solutions for the logistics industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

John is the President at RRD Supply Chain Solutions , a recognized provider of global life science supply chain services with decades of experience in developing and delivering value-add solutions to the life science sector. About John Marrow John Marrow is the President of RRD Supply Chain Solutions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2024

Beyrouti’s expertise was further utilized in assisting the Dubai government with the “Dubai Plan 2021”. His journey then led him to Majid Al Futtaim Holding, where he served as Marketing Operations and Creative Services Lead, managing a vast array of shopping malls, cinemas, retail stores, hotels, and ski resorts across 17 countries.

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Logility

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sales and operations planning (S&OP) has been a longstanding practice for businesses across nearly every industry. Piet Buyck, Senior VP Solution Principal at Logility, “Whatever [businesses] do is driven by the plan they make. AI can help with that.” Demand and S&OP is not only about repeating history.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2023

Embracing recent growth opportunities, the company has opened up new sales channels, widening its network to include larger markets and major retail chains. Now, with our proliferating sales channels, we’re able to reach even more people and spread RISI’s iconic smile.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 29, 2021

Market leadership depends more and more on operational excellence, and making smart tradeoffs that optimize cost and service levels to meet executive-level goals–and surpass customer expectations. Service-driven operations focus on achieving a target service level by hedging against demand variability and supply uncertainty.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

With our operations expanding into markets throughout Europe, we realized the need to digitally transform our supply chain so we can keep pace with our increasingly complex network and exciting growth in customer demand. Currently, Heura is present in over 22,000 points of sale in 20 countries around the world.

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Logility

JULY 5, 2023

From Lachelle Buchanan , “Revolutionizing Supply Chain Planning: Unleashing the Power of Generative AI” Supply chain planning has become a critical factor for organizations aiming to gain a competitive edge. Generative AI seems will likely transform the way organizations plan their supply chains.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, demand planning has become increasingly complex, and traditional demand planning systems have struggled to keep up. SAP IBP is a powerful tool that brings together all the elements of large organizations, including supply chain management, sales, finance, and operations, into one integrated platform.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 9, 2020

Global manufacturing today faces significant operational challenges. How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations? How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Melitta Sales Europe (MSE) embarked on an initiative to revamp existing planning and forecasting processes to increase efficiency and sustainability. With over 6,700 SKUs across various brands and locations, the team needed to modernize its sales and operations planning (S&OP) process with new technology.

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

Only 14% have either adopted (7%) or are currently piloting (7%) AI-driven solutions. When it comes to how they are using it, there is also a clear trend, with 75% deploying AI for pricing (like freight rate management ) and another half tapping it for shipping operations, while others are branching into sales or customer support with AI.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

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