Logility

JULY 30, 2015

Since 2009 we have worked with industry publication Consumer Goods Technology to check the pulse of sales and operations planning (S&OP) in the consumer goods industry. Here are a few highlights from the past surveys: 80 percent of Consumer Goods companies have a formal S&OP process.

S&OP 103

S&OP Consumer Goods Research Study 103

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Used from the 17th century until the late mid-20th century, a ball and chain found in 2009 in the United Kingdom from the 17th century was an 18 pound ball six inches in diameter. The issue is that costs need to be continually balanced with customer service, and inventory programs against a business strategy.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 150

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 20, 2012

Repeatedly, I heard that supply chain applications have saved costs, reduced inventory and improved customer service. In 2009, the definition of supply chain resiliency was driven by the impact of the Great Recession. I wanted to believe, and in fact, I do believe that most projects did have short-term impact.

Inventory Reduction 261

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Material Savings 261

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Only three vendors on the technology list do not offer a cloud-enabled service. When I wrote a summary report at AMR Research in 2007 and 2009, there were two or 6% of the market. To do S&OP well, which leads to cost savings, improved customer service and better inventory, the company must effectively model supply.

S&OP 150

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 150

Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

In the retail sector, retail chain Walmart and consumer goods manufacturer Proctor & Gamble blazed the trail; the approach was also called “efficient consumer response” in this case, but used the same principle as in JIT-II of continually replenishing stocks instead of holding inventories. Conclusion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 40