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What Does Good Look Like S&OP?

Supply Chain Shaman

The journey for S&OP is a road with many ruts and potholes. In my twenty years of following the progression of S&OP as an analyst, I am amazed at the number of “experts” with so little expertise. For most companies, building a great S&OP process is a missed opportunity. Drives Value.

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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning. Which brings me back to Anna.

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Shouldn’t GenAI Mean New Gen?

Supply Chain Shaman

Let’s Start With Clear Definitions My inbox is full. Let’s have fun! Let’s start with the definitions: Graph AI uses Machine Learning on graph-based technology to understand the relationships between variables to drive insights. Graph technology leverages graph structures to represent and store data.

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Laying the Foundation for Advanced Supply Chain Planning Capabilities in the F&B Industry

Logility

Then as is now, there are certain critical components of a strong supply chain planning foundation. In supply chain planning that equates to developing robust demand planning capabilities. A highly accurate forecast of demand makes all supply chain planning and execution more efficient and effective.

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How the Supply Chain Can Improve Healthcare for All

Logility

As someone on the tail end of the Baby Boomer generation, I have a vested interest in the life science industry’s focus to improve both products and services. A forecast is not simply a projection of future demand; it is a request for potentially lifesaving products and resources. eBook: The Inventory Optimization Handbook.

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Life Sciences Supply Chains – The Backbone of Quality Healthcare

Logility

Such a highly complex planning environment calls for advanced demand planning capabilities. Planners must understand the unique requirements that customers demand, apply best practices learned from other industries, and seek educational opportunities in statistics, new procedures, and advanced technology.

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Supply Chain Leaders Prepare For The Long Haul. Caution: It Will Be Gray.

Supply Chain Shaman

When compared to the S&OP plan, how did the mix change? How is the baseline for demand shifting with the spread of the virus? How does this compare to the S&OP plan? We have many political arguments about data. The desire for precision s a hard habit to break. My caution?