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How Do We Stop Buying Planning Software the Wrong Way?

Supply Chain Shaman

“We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. How do you define excellence in planning? Companies that buy technologies from an RFP process have a high likelihood of ending up in this predicament. Buying planning software is a lot like buying a car. ” Lora. “ Joe.

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Five Reasons Why Are We Not Making Progress on Inventory Management

Supply Chain Shaman

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. I was speaking to a frustrated CFO last week that said, “If I had 1% of the money spent on technology to improve inventory management, I would be a rick man.” Most planning happens in Excel Spreadsheets.

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Supply Chain Analytics: Benefits, Challenges & Architecture

SCMDOJO

Luckily, supply chain analytics is here to help! By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. Key Takeaways What is Supply Chain Analytics?

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What is Inventory Management Software and How Does It Work?

Unleashed

Inventory management software helps businesses keep track of stock and be more efficient in their daily operations. It automates tedious manual tasks that can be prone to human error, improving the accuracy of a company’s recorded inventory levels and reducing inventory carrying costs.

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6 challenges facing medical device manufacturers and how ERP analytics can provide a cure

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

From stringent quality standards to comprehensive documentation requirements, Class 1 and 2 manufacturers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure compliance and product excellence. ERP analytics enable the reporting and tracking of variances and defects, providing valuable insights to improve the design process.

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What are Digital Twins and How Can They Drive Warehouse Efficiency?

Logistics Viewpoints

How the digital twin concept drives benefit By using advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms, digital twins can provide real-time insights and recommendations to optimize operations, reduce costs, and increase productivity. Inventory management Another area where digital twins can be beneficial is inventory management.

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Leading Inventory Attack Teams with Richard Lebovitz

The Logistics of Logistics

Richard Lebovitz and Joe Lynch discuss leading inventory attack teams. Richard is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization. About Richard Lebovitz Richard Lebovitz is the CEO of LeanDNA , a purpose-built analytics platform for factory inventory optimization.