ToolsGroup

MAY 24, 2016

Gartner research director Jennifer Loveland calls it end-to-end segmentation, where you determine first what your customers want, then create end-to-end models—from sales through sourcing, delivery, and customer service—to serve them. She says that companies typically create 2 to 5 customer segments.

Supply Chain Segmentation 159

Supply Chain Segmentation Optimal Sourcing Gartner Supply Chain Optimization 159

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Last week’s 2015 LogiChem conference was held in Philadelphia, PA, the birthplace of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. I always come back from these conferences inspired and fascinated at how diligent chemical supply chain managers must be to mitigate risk and adverse events. Supply chain segmentation.

Conference 34

Conference Chemicals Third Party Logistics North America 34

BlueYonder

JULY 2, 2015

Omni-channel profitability for retailers and other value chain participants will increasingly depend on a matrix of available-to-promise possibilities across the various supply chain entities that make, move, and store inventory. Now, let’s fast forward to 2015.

Modeling 40

Modeling Supply and Demand Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 40

BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the project: Project goal: SanDisk’s goal was to operate a responsive, best-in-class supply chain for flash memory products that would achieve optimal balance between service level and inventory turns across scenarios to create a better experience for its commercial and retail partners and customers.

Modeling 40

Modeling Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 40

Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

Translate independent demand into a product segmentation strategy. Understand the length of your product tail, and use this insight to design the supply chain segmentation strategy to manage manufacturing processes (outsourced or insourced). Actively design the supply chain. Design for Demand Volatility.

Supply and Demand 60

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Supply Chain Design Software 60

Oracle SCM

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

It’s no wonder that retail customer returns were 10% of the total 2015 holiday sales. Today’s supply chains are facing similar challenges with personalizing logistics operations for customers. Let’s look at some key steps on the journey to a customer-focused supply chain.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 60

Logistics Network Optimization Software Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Logistics 60