Blog Demand Management Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Procurement Solutions 
Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Today, supply chain excellence matters more than ever. Until there are clear answers, business leaders should avoid buying software from companies with deep investments by venture capitalists. In this blog, I share my thoughts on recent announcements. Talent Demand. Kinaxis Purchase of Rubikloud.
ThroughPut
MAY 1, 2023
But to not be able to understand or manage that demand, given the market volatility created by higher customer expectations and shorter fulfillment cycles, has created continuous ripples of chaos in the entire supply chain. Are we able to intuitively align inventory to match demand? If not, how do we get there?
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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. The initial software product release name was Real-Time Forecasting. The product naming convention changed to Demand Sensing (DS) in 2005. History of Terra Technology.
Supply Chain View from the Field
DECEMBER 14, 2013
In this first of a series of blogs, I will be exploring many of the key themes that emerged in the recent Future of Procurement study I co-authored with KPMG’s Procurement Advisory Council. The first of the themes we will explore is the procurement manager’s role as a support to the Chief Financial Officer.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2023
As you read this blog, I hope that you will see me as a positive contrarian versus an old curmudgeon. Today’s risk management solutions focus largely on supply sensing and early alerting. Some solutions now include proactive event management driving recommendations to correct/prevent disruption.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2017
I do believe in demand planning, but most companies overstate forecast improvements. I worked for a software company for almost a decade and implemented demand management solutions in the 1990s for multiple companies. At that time, the demand processes were largely regional. Here I share my world view.
Logistics Bureau
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
It touches many departments, from production, procurement, shipping, accounting, and finance to marketing, warehousing, research and development, and sales. Supply chain management is increasingly making an impact on the overall functioning of the business and influencing C-suite decisions. Do you want to be managing people?
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