Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2025

For example, setting internal benchmarks for racial representation in leadership or offering programming limited to particular identity groups are likely to be challenged as contrary to EO 14173 and unlawful under Title VII.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 24, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Gartner

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

China Trade War Within Mexico, although tariffs have raised prices in select product categories, their broader inflationary effect has been muted, in part because Banco de México reduced the benchmark interest rate to 9.00% in March, its lowest level since September 2022.

Mexico

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Cargo

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 29, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 1, 2025

On August 1, Asian shares fell 0.7%, Europe’s Stoxx 600 benchmark fell more than 1% and futures on the S&P 500 retreated about 1%. Still, there were some shocks, such as a punitive 39% rate for imports from Switzerland, and an increase on some Canadian goods to 35%.

Negotiate Pricing

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 23, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

South Africa

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 31, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Gartner

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

Another manager in the computers and electrics sector stated that: “Tariffs continue to cause confusion and uncertainty for long-term procurement decisions. The situation remains too volatile to firmly put such plans into place.“ The situation remains too volatile to firmly put such plans into place.“. a little up from 48.5

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Analysis

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2025

There are three remaining Panamanian ports, all operated by foreigners, none of which has raised the ire of the comptroller,” he said, “implying there exist benchmark contracts that can be struck for these two ports.”

Panama

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 20, 2025

specializes in dot‑peen and laser systems to serve demanding manufacturing environments. Meanwhile, BenchMark ® models are ideal for portable or bench‑top use. Telesis Technologies, Inc. Its dot‑peen lineup includes the robust PINSTAMP ® series, featuring patented floating‑pin technology that adapts to curved or irregular surfaces.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 4, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2025

Criteria for Selecting a Cost-Effective Graphic Overlay Partner When you review suppliers, apply these benchmarks: Pricing transparency: Clear quoting and tooling breakdowns flag hidden fees. trimming procurement load and freight cost. Each brings a distinct value lever so you can align the right fit to your project constraints.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

A larger question, would it be purely an IO problem or also a Demand Planning (Forecast Error) problem? But a bad forecast can do away all the good work you do in inventory planning. Soliciting input from the business is key but you need to benchmark your " Best in Class " competitors as well.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

This morning, unexpectedly, I found myself in the middle of a debate between my two panelists on the Planning Benchmarking Panel for the Summit. Recently through my analysis of the planning benchmarking work, I have become fascinated on the role of inventory in the market-driven value network.

Waste Reduction

Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 15, 2015

That’s exactly what I thought of The Hackett Group’s recent article, “ Demand Planning Optimization – Three Key Steps to Unlocking the True Value of Your Supply Chain.” Know key market trends and their impact on the quality of demand planning. Understanding Key Market Trends.

Supply and Demand

Demand Solutions

DECEMBER 15, 2015

That’s exactly what I thought of The Hackett Group’s recent article, “ Demand Planning Optimization – Three Key Steps to Unlocking the True Value of Your Supply Chain.” Know key market trends and their impact on the quality of demand planning. Understanding Key Market Trends.

Supply and Demand

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . Fourth Step: Benchmark KPIs to understand limitations and discover opportunities.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Demand Planning Models Really Can Learn. A supply chain planning model learns when the planning application takes an output, like a forecast, observes the accuracy of the output, and then updates its own model so that better outputs will occur in the future. So, a plan can be produced that predicts the emissions.

Optimal Sourcing