Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

When I started my business in 2012, I frequently wrote about the future using the moniker of Supply Chain 2020. We had just recovered from a recession, and my goal was to help supply chain leaders create a better supply chain by the end of the decade. At that time, Supply Chain 2020 seemed so far away.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In 2016, it seemed as if everyone in supply chain was looking to improve their forecasting performance. Companies sought to implement (or re-implement) planning technology solutions, tune and optimize methodologies towards tighter variances, and integrate more accurate information into their planning processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? inventory turns. Analyze Past Results in Customer Service.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

MAY 4, 2022

An Abundance of New AI-Based Forecasting Technologies. The last decade has seen a surge in the use of artificial intelligence for demand forecasting (AI). Just about every supply chain software vendor now claims to incorporate AI into their forecasting and planning products.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Vaibhavi Tamizhkumaran, a Digital Marketing Executive at Indium Software, writes, “The retail industry is constantly changing and will continue to evolve, from concentrating efforts on website growth and online retail to needing faster shipping speeds. Cognitive computing technology taps into social media to make this a reality.”

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 21, 2020

“Managing supply chain and logistics has never been more significant and challenging since the outbreak of COVID-19 that created a new norm with high uncertainty and enforced an inevitable shift”. Logistics and supply chain management is a rapidly evolving field.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical companies run two types of supply chains. There is the commercial supply chain where drugs that have been approved for use on patients are shipped to distributors, drug stores, and hospitals around the world. Then there is a clinical trials supply chain. dollars on drug development.

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Resilinc

APRIL 30, 2024

Discover why experts predict robust storms and how to safeguard your supply chain. If these forecasts are correct, 2024 will shake out to be the third most active hurricane season on record. Colorado State University (CSU) forecasts 23 storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 major hurricanes—the highest prediction they have ever issued.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 20, 2020

We are really excited to get multiple mentions in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Planning Technologies , which was released in October 2019. We feel like we’ve come a long way with our supply chain focus in recent years and Supply Chain Planning seems like ‘home sweet home,’ with all of our capabilities covered.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This thing called research in the supply chain market has many arms and legs. I struggle to find a good supply chain academic journal, and often speak to my academic network about the need for one. In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 21, 2021

According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supply chain performance requirements. What should supply chain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious Supply Chain Award. We need people that are adaptable.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 10, 2017

Planning productivity can be increased by segmenting tasks according to the tools best suited for the activity. Meaning they were going to start employing statistical software and analytics techniques to help identify talent and build a team. no touch, computer-controlled automation in their planning and replenishment.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

Among these strategies, the role of supply chain capability stands out as a key factor in driving success. A well-optimized supply chain not only ensures efficient delivery and cost-effectiveness but also provides companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 11, 2019

Every business person who deals with inventory management is involved in a balancing act. Keep too little inventory on hand and you risk losing sales and, on occasion, customers. Keep too much inventory on hand and the costs add up resulting in lower profits. Omnichannel operations exacerbate inventory management complexity.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Lora Cecere of SC Insights was the first of the supply chain expert opinions I saw on DDMRP. The software approaches and project implementations are not enterprise class. However, she disagrees with DDMRP’s principles of forecasting and the use of demand sensing technologies. She likes DDMRP flows and buffers.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 29, 2019

Technology is constantly changing and efforts to keep up with those changes can be both head-spinning and costly. Nevertheless, there are some technologies that must be adopted in today’s business environment. One of the most important areas for technology investment is the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Is the latest technology enabling some mid-market companies to leapfrog supply chain planning (SCP) stages of maturity? Here are some of their comments: “ Even less mature companies are focused on the automation of decision making. Automation can allow less mature companies to leap frog.”.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Source: Gartner, Cover Considerations—How to Optimize Retail and Consumer Product Inventory Targets, 2017. But I have to differ with the conclusions of a recent report, “ Cover Considerations — How to Optimize Retail and Consumer Product Inventory Targets.”. There are other considerations that impact inventory targets.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

There’s still a strong demand for supply chain planning solutions, particularly ones with machine learning capabilities that can help clients rapidly adapt to the changing supplier situations and consumer demand that goes along with major disruptions like this. . Supply chains will likely be structured in a radically different way.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The right SCP technology avoids key symptoms that reduce planner productivity, plan timeliness and plan usability. Now with Gartner’s help, supply chain execs can do something similar with their supply chain planning (SCP) system. Source: Gartner Research.

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is Supply Chain Analytics and Why is it Important? Supply chain analytics allows businesses to examine their operations and view data in real-time. What is Supply Chain Analytics? Supply chain analytics makes it possible for businesses to collect data, analyze that data, and make informed decisions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 9, 2022

One of the early tools used by soothsayers was the crystal ball. They spend enormous sums on planning and forecasting technologies. One of the most recent tools being adopted by businesses is predictive analytics. Predictive Analytics in the Supply Chain. Business leaders are no exception. ”[6]. .”[6].

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Enterra Insights

JULY 17, 2018

.” Some pundits find it ironic that even as companies are searching desperately for people to fill supply chain positions other pundits are predicting the demise of humans in the supply chain. The supply chain and technology. The supply chain and technology. ”[2].

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 3, 2018

Most businesses succeed when the proper balance between people, processes, and technologies is achieved. Everyday technology seems to be assuming a greater role in the business world, including in supply chain operations; but, technology alone will never achieve the kind of transformation required in the years ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

In an interview with this writer, Dr. Svend Lassen, head of reporting & data analytics for commercial and supply chain at Tata Steel Europe, explained that there needs to be a clear understanding of how any digital project will improve margins before the project is approved. “We Tata Steel Europe has a complex supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 6, 2022

There are several reasons the retail sector survived the pandemic — among those reasons were the adoption of omnichannel strategies and utilization of cognitive technologies (aka artificial intelligence (AI)). ” It was not always clear that cognitive technologies would find a home in the retail sector. .” and Wayfair Inc.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 6, 2021

That’s where forecasting and predictive analytics come into play. You might be asking yourself: What is the difference between traditional forecasting and predictive analytics? In contrast, forecasting provides overall aggregate estimates, such as the total number of purchases next quarter. Sounds pretty darn impressive.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Maintaining an efficient and productive supply chain is the backbone of any successful business, and ensuring that your supply chain is well-managed and cost-effective is of vital importance. Surprisingly though, many businesses aren’t operating the chain as smoothly as they could. GET YOUR COPY HERE.

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E2open

AUGUST 31, 2017

Your Forecast Isn’t Accurate – Is Your Inventory Optimization Solution Making Things Worse? Thursday 31 August 2017. Inventory buffers can counteract the effects of inaccurate forecasts. Forecast error, quite simply, is the difference between forecasted demand and the order that actually came in.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 2017, Gartner introduced a Supply Chain Planning Maturity Model with five planning stages. In the lowest stage (Stage 1), supply chain planning is inside-out, fragmented, local, unconstrained, and focused on revenue. ”[1]. The goals of a good planning process. 2] They are: 1. ” 2. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Supply Chain Basics with Jason Miller. Jason Miller and Joe Lynch discuss supply chain basics. Jason is a professor of supply chain at Michigan State University, which is ranked as one of the top supply chain schools in the world. Key Takeaways – Supply Chain Basics. Forecasting.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Gartner says we are entering what they call the ‘Experience Economy”, where personalization, speed, agility and the ability to predict consumer trends before they happen will separate the winners from losers ( Aspire, Challenge and Transform in a Disruptive World , 27 September 2017). See diagram above).

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 7, 2018

Or agreement on the definition of supply chain excellence. Sometimes, even the definition of a supply chain is not clear. The focus is on digitization—automating today’s processes—versus rethinking process excellence based on the art of the possible. Confluence of New Technologies. Why does it matter?

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

From a supply chain standpoint the battle for new product profitability relies largely on two key capabilities, developing accurate new product forecasts and optimizing new product inventory. Gartner 2 recently reported that for every 1% of forecast improvement a CP company can achieve: A 2.7%

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It typically provides a crucial planning function: fine-tuning supply and demand data and forecasts to deliver accurate and timely production plans, throughout the entire production supply chain, that help manufacturers achieve their production objectives and minimize procurement costs [1].

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