SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

Companies with advanced supply chain practices excel in delivering quality third-party logistics management, SKU optimization, efficient transport management, and swift handling of B2B/B2C shipments. According to an article by SCMDOJO, SLAs are an underutilized tool in the supply chain. In a study conducted by Nicholson et al.

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

Working together to incorporate all this information into the sales forecast and demand plan can ensure that everyone is prepared for demand fluctuations. Unfortunately, though, some sales organizations—or at least some sales professionals—are reluctant to engage in the demand planning and S&OP process.

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Arkieva

MAY 12, 2020

Arguably the two most important core components of managing the supply chain or demand-supply network are demand management (DM) and Central Planning (CP). Demand Management’s Partner in Crime – Central Planning was first posted on May 12, 2020 at 8:05 am. Please contact me at hyeboah@arkieva.com.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 13, 2014

by Prasad Satyavolu Last week, Trevor Miles wrote “ SMAC in the Middle of Supply Chain Change ” and it made me recall the dozen or so articles I’ve read recently on the Internet of Things (IoT). Demand management General News Inventory management Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain management'

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 24, 2017

In recent months four experts have weighed in on Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). Here is an overview of those reviews, followed by my own short commentary, plus links to the articles at the end of the post. However, she disagrees with DDMRP’s principles of forecasting and the use of demand sensing technologies.

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Arkieva

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The example involves demand variability versus prediction variability and its impact on inventory policy and operational efficiencies. Demand Versus Predict Variability – Avoiding a Paint by Numbers Disaster was first posted on September 30, 2020 at 8:19 am. In this blog, we will focus on protecting your investment.

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Ware2Go

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

That means most SMB’s are working with limited data and analytics on the supply chain side, and often inventory management and demand management are based on educated guesses and rarely tied to sales data or demand patterns. Slow Inventory Turns.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

by Melissa Clow Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘What If You Could Take The Guesswork Out Of Forecast Planning?’. Persistent planning biases can tie up cash by driving excess inventory. The factors which impact demand management and forecasting are nearly endless. Let’s find out.

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ShipBob

JUNE 3, 2022

This is a recipe for inventory management disaster if there ever was one. By intelligently moving inventory to an optimal location in the warehouse , you enable lean warehouse management. But, it is much more than just moving the inventory from point A to point B. What is warehouse putaway?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You are not alone, especially as in the time since we first penned this article, one huge and unforeseen event has raised awareness of the global importance of this vital sector—and shown it to be an attractive career choice. Finance managers. They also need to keep a check on inventory levels and identify obsolete stock.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 17, 2015

Demand Planning. Demand Management. Inventory Management. I recall a Site Director once asking me how I was reducing inventory so quickly. There are specific functional requirements necessary for supply chain planning. The short list includes: Sales and Operations Planning. Supply Planning. Order Promising.

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Arkieva

JUNE 28, 2016

In contrast, machine learning, historically found in computer science departments, has been around as long as optimization, but its boundaries are hazy (See SAS on line article “ Machine Learning: What it is and why it matters ” and it is just being introduced into business school curriculum). Demand Management.

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DynaSys

JULY 20, 2021

In our article What is Demand Planning , we asked ourselves why is Demand Planning important? It enables them to manage current business volumes and plan for future growth. If your product isn’t available and there is demand for it, you lose out on revenue. You could also lose the customer to a competitor.

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Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 18, 2015

Sales & Operations Planning has been accepted more and more by both academia and practitioners as the way to balance demand and supply. In this article, Dr. Marcel Zondag who is an expert in CPG industry will explain some ways to streamline the planning process.

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Aera Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Demand forecasting miscalculations, raw materials and finished goods inventory shortages, manufacturing interruptions and transportation delays are among the many factors that can conspire to send OTIF into a tailspin. By embracing AI-driven cognitive automation, CPG companies can balance competing demands.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 8, 2021

To help you get started, this article provides an overview of how to ship perfume, including challenges and best practices. . And in the United Kingdom, only 600 milliliters of perfume can be shipped in one go (something to consider if your bulk-shipping inventory to a fulfillment center or selling to B2B ). . ShipBob testimonials.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Over the last decade the use of Terra Technology’s DS product improved short-term demand forecasts by 37% at 13 consumer products, and food and beverage companies.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In the previous article, we covered the Future of Digital Supply Chains, Agile, connected and sustainable and the QAD DynaSys senior product management team’s vision of Digital Supply Chain Planning. . The goal with production restart was not to produce too much of the wrong inventory. On one hand we have markets.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. The answer is that they use the multi-echelon inventory model to solve the problem.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 22, 2020

From transportation waste, inventory waste, defective products and more, waste can accrue in a range of areas across the company. This article explores the different types of manufacturing waste, and how to reduce them. The seven types of waste according to Lean theory are: Waste of inventory. Waste of inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A disruption in one function impacts all other functions across the supply chain, including supplier management, order management, transportation management, warehouse management, and demand management. As a result, supply chains continue to be wasteful when looking at time, inefficiencies, and emissions.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Adding safety or buffer stock can help you with unexpected demand increases. Automated inventory management processes are vital to supply chain optimization.

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EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

Put simply, supply chain optimization means using technology to get inventory to the right place at the right time – at the lowest cost and highest profit for your business. Adding safety or buffer stock can help you with unexpected demand increases. Automated inventory management processes are vital to supply chain optimization.

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ShipBob

AUGUST 16, 2021

In this article, you will learn about the common challenges DTC brands face during peak shipping season, and how you can prepare your online store for success. Expected or unexpected, any time there is a major shift in the supply chain, it can throw off your entire operations, from inventory management to shipping. .

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

” For more on that topic, read my article entitled “ Can Blockchain Really Make Supply Chains More Transparent and Ethical? To read more about why Banker considers these supply chain fallacies, read his entire article. Moreover, distant suppliers inhibit an organization’s ability to react to changes in end-user demand.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 8, 2019

I asked if he had read my article, Have You Given Your Demand Planner Some Love Today? Also, demand shaping activities–price, promotion, new product launch–redefine the demand signal making it more of a push-based process. Each also has a very different meaning of the role of inventory. I was wrong.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 7, 2018

Predicting demand accurately is an extremely pivotal part of running any company which is in the business of selling goods or services. Without being able to predict ebbs and flows in demand, inventory managers will inevitably struggle to keep things running effectively. Predicting demand. Use inventory software.

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Kinaxis

APRIL 2, 2015

by Alexa Cheater Our partner Celestica recently published the following article, ‘Staying Ahead of Today’s On-Demand Market: Push Versus Pull Strategies.’ Production approximation based on anticipated demand. Slower reaction to demand change. Higher inventory. Inventory management through firefighting.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Having a single source of truth offers businesses an easy way to view how much inventory is coming in or going out, how many sales are being generated from each channel, and where any bottlenecks might be occurring. This lack of uniformity led to a reduction in inventory movement visibility. “We

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 13, 2019

Article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Dave Joseph at [link]. Understanding more about the needs and wants of customers can help supply chain leaders make informed decisions, improve inventory management, and increase profitability. This is where demand sensing comes into play.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

The longer the lead time is, the more inventory you will need to hold and the greater the risk that you will have shortages of the things you really need. Many companies try to overcome this problem using ERP systems, demand management tools and other advanced software. I am paying half the price so I am prepared to wait.”.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Over the past two years, the divisions defined demand management with different data granularity, time horizons and frequency. If you need forecasting and inventory optimization consider Gains Systems, John Galt, and ToolsGroup. For additional reading consider these prior blog posts and articles: What Happened to Demand Driven?

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 11, 2016

By giving an organization end-to-end visibility from developing products to fulfilling orders, through planning and managing inventory, sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery SCM systems provide the competitive advantage for companies to innovate, connect and simplify their business. Please visit oracle.com/scm for details.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Lean management article originally published by Veridian at [link] Permission to publish here provided by Jason Rosing. What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

However, a recent Forbes article pointed out that, while 92% of executives believe supply chain visibility is critical, only 27% of their companies have achieved it. As transportation management solutions automate the processes of procuring carriers, planning truckloads and determining optimal routes, the result is a huge productivity boost.

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