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ToolsGroup Acquires Onera to Extend Retail Platform from Planning to Execution

ToolsGroup

BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers. Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers.

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Will the Downturn Signal an Upturn?

Supply Chain Shaman

It was a cold, crisp winter in Boston. During that winter, I was staying at the Westin in Boston and working remotely. While the macroeconomic signals trigger market downturns, to meet Wall Street expectations, manufacturers usually push products into the market. The inherent buying patterns of consumers are also changing.

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No Easter Bunny?

Supply Chain Shaman

Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. The traditional supply chain is inside-out, triggering processes on the back of order-to-cash and procure-to-pay financial processes. Orders do not represent market demand.