BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have traditionally followed a “push” make-to-stock (MTS) model based on long-term demand forecast and then sell those cars in stock through a distribution network. To add to this complexity, today’s consumers are demanding and craving product customization.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

His first call was on Sales & Operations Planning, and his new inquiry was on S&OP. Tom wanted help to take his S&OP processes to a new level, but his boss was dismissive. On the recent call, Tom shared the story of S&OP evolution through two bosses. The struggle for Tom’s team is real.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 15, 2021

of the world’s population aged 12 and over have received one dose of a covid-19 vaccine. Forecast logistics and hold yourself accountable. Use market signals to forecast shipments by lane and by mode. Forecast with the goal in mind and hold yourself accountable to Forecast Value Added (FVA) by lane and major carrier.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2022

Inflation is today’s reality. …or long laborious discussions of the differences between Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Today’s processes are inside-out not outside-in. Let’s examine the market reality by looking at a peer group. The answer?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

Shifting demand increases cost and complexity while shaping demand increases market share or baseline forecast demand for the product. It starts with the needs of the customer’s customer and flows through the extended supply network. There are many misconceptions that must be challenged: 1) Demand Management Is Forecasting.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 3, 2016

…for 8:00 AM strategy meeting(s) with clients.) To use the Barnes example, in this blog post, let’s focus on simplicity. Let’s start with a definition. Companies with a deep focus on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) will often default to this definition. What is integrated planning?

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Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

While it is nice to envision supply chains in 2020 or 2030 the truth is; for many manufacturing businesses, discussions about future supply chain innovations, often leads to a “yeah.right,” smirk by supply chain executives – this with good reason. Improving Forecast Accuracy. Data Cleansing and System Integration. Source: Arkieva.

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Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

Understand inventory write-offs, impact of forecast processes and technology satisfaction in the planning benchmarking. The game is designed to simulate an S&OP environment. By 2030, companies will be short 20% of employees at the senior manager and director level. Please click her for additional information.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

Today’s populist movement is about new winners and losers. Border crossing(s), port unloading, and global visibility are barriers. Today’s global supply chain has positions open that they cannot fill. In today’s economy, where both are under attack, it requires a different level of leadership.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. Inventory control. Demand forecasting. This process usually involves the application of mathematical modelling techniques using computer software.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

This includes the optimal placement of inventory within the supply chain, minimizing operating costs including manufacturing costs, transportation costs, and distribution costs. Inventory control. Demand forecasting. This process usually involves the application of mathematical modeling techniques using computer software.

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