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Asking the Right Questions Is The First Step To Drive Supply Chain Excellence

Supply Chain Shaman

Using balance sheet data from 2011 to 2019, we chart companies’ progress by peer group on rate of improvement and performance in the metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Let me share some and see what you think: Does forecast ownership make a difference in outcomes?

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The Power of Purchase Order Collaboration: A Game-Changer in Managing Direct Spend

Logistics Viewpoints

PO Collaboration focuses on maintaining accurate demand forecasts, timely communication with suppliers, and efficient replenishment processes to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize stockouts. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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It’s Been Time to Add Generative AI to Your Supply Chain

Logility

That was 2011 and things have changed. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence have been part of supply chain planning for a long time and are part of the algorithms behind the best of breed forecasting and optimization applications, but there’s so much more that can be done with generative AI. Turn on the lights!

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It’s Time to Connect Manufacturers and Suppliers within the Value Network

DELMIA Quintiq

For example, the 2011 T?hoku It is important to share forecasts, production schedules, inventory, transportation plans and other vital information. Your suppliers have to deal with continuously changing forecasts. Another thing to consider is that many companies use demand forecasts that are based solely on historical data.

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Terra’s Forecasting Benchmark Study 2012

Supply Chain Movement

The Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry faced another year of challenges from economic turbulence and weak consumer confidence in 2011. Given the volatility and rapid pace of promotional activities and product innovation, the gradual increase in forecast error since 2009 comes as no surprise. Forecasting errors. Shorter PLC.

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Andreas Gärtner of Nestlé on Forecasting: “Track the Mad Bulls!”

Supply Chain Movement

Forecasting product demand will never by 100% perfect but it is possible to reduce the error of judgment. Nestlé is revitalising its Demand Forecasting process in Europe, relying on analytics to predict the demand for low-volatile products. Still the majority of our forecasting is judgmental and therefore subjective,” says Gärtner.

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The Dark Side of the Forecast: How to Conquer it

The Supply Chainer Report

Following China Chang’e-4 mission landing on the far side of the Moon , let’s talk about the role of Forecast in business and more specifically in the Supply Chain. Everyone needs a Forecast. Any enterprise is capable of having a Forecast. Use a Baseline Forecast. Evolve To Consensus Forecast.