ToolsGroup

MAY 30, 2022

BOSTON (May 31, 2022) – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, announced today that Joe (Yossi) Shamir will retire from his role as CEO. In her previous role, she was the CEO of 1010data, the leading provider of cross-enterprise data analytics tools.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Optimization Software 156

ToolsGroup

MARCH 7, 2023

Aggregate Constraints : Planning of purchase and transfers to meet supply and capacity aggregate constraints, optimizing the service level in the network through the use of requirement tunnels. The SO99+ Supply Chain Planning Solution is the market leader in dynamic planning, helping supply chain teams make informed decisions faster.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning 156

ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

In a world that rarely follows the rules, our retail and supply chain planning suite optimizes and automates supply chains from production to purchase, enabling manufacturers, distributors and retailers to be ready for anything. That’s why global leaders like Absolut, BP and Harley-Davidson rely on us year after year.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand ToolsGroup 120

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Leaders from Bose, Boston Scientific and ON Semiconductor shared key lessons from their supply chain transformations, including what led them to consider change. Planners can’t work with contract manufacturers. Purchasers don’t have visibility into existing inventory. The IT team volunteers its time to improve your software.

Supply Chain Transformation 164

Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software 164

GlobalTranz

MARCH 17, 2016

This year looks like it's going to be one of the most innovative years for manufacturing technology. Purchasing and supply executives predict that the global manufacturing industry will continue to expand. and Chinese manufacturers. 4 Technologies Changing Global Manufacturing, As Told in 4 Infographics.

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 2, 2023

manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. manufacturers re-evaluating their reliance on China. companies were further rattled after Chinese authorities recently questioned workers at Boston-based consulting firm Bain & Co. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 177

Logistics Network Optimization Software Saudi Arabia Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 177

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 3, 2013

They were born from well-intentioned, bright professors from great schools – Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT )– in operations research. They knew little about the software market. SmartOps was purchased by SAP. SAP released an S&OP solution using HANA in 2011.

Supply Chain Planning Software 218

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Optimization Software SAP 218

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. The resulting plan should maintain adequate safety stock levels for each purchased item while reducing inventory costs.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Following on from its other two highly popular subway maps of supply chain software vendors and logistics service providers, the quarterly magazine Supply Chain Movement has now published the third edition of the Consulting Subway Map Europe showing the European supply chain consultancy sector. Manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 60

EMERGE App

JANUARY 1, 2020

As a wholesaler and distributor, I’m willing to bet that you’re dealing with at least two currencies for your purchases and sales. World exports of manufactured goods increased from US$ 8 trillion in 2006 to US$ 11 trillion in 2016. Developing countries make up the bulk of suppliers and manufacturers today.

Currency 52

Currency Purchasing Skills Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Our prior full edition of this column was published on July 14 and featured news related to global battery manufacturer Panasonic and warehouse services start-up Flexe. Procurement sourcing and tail spend solutions provider Fairmarkit announced the completion of a $35.6 Expands C-Suite Amid Increased Technology Demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2022

Founded in 2014, this Boston based robotics technology firm leverages capabilities that are described as mimicking human hand-eye coordination, leveraging machine-learning to a vision system on a gripper and allowing mechanical fingers to bend and twist around objects to perform piece-picking tasks.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2022

BOSTON and MILAN, April 21, 2022 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, announces its Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) digital supply chain planning software is now fully integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Visit SO99+. for Dynamics on AppSource. About ToolsGroup.

ToolsGroup 31

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Modeling 31

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

That means consumer preferences change every hour, yet retailers make purchasing decisions almost a year in advance.”[1] “Although the world of industry and manufacturing is in the midst of a digital revolution,” they write, “the supply chain sphere is lagging behind. Software as a Service (SaaS).

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 100

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

The attendees were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear about the next release of Llamasoft software. They came to Boston to tell us the story of Llamasoft. Network design tools were essential to manage the improvement of both together. As I listened, I began to reflect. Reflections. Cost-to-Serve and Top-to-Top Meetings.

Supply Chain Design Software 268

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Network Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 268

IQMS

JUNE 25, 2019

By 2020, Discrete Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics and Utilities industries are projected to spend $40B each on IoT platforms, systems, and services. The Supply Chain Management enterprise software market is growing from $12.2B in 2017 to $20.4B in 2022, achieving a 10.7%

Supply Chain Planning Software 83

Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 83

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 14, 2022

Named a Supply Chain leader in annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers. In making this selection, Retail Today’s editorial team has analyzed the universe of Retail solutions in 16 categories—scanning nearly 7000 applicants and nominees. About ToolsGroup.

ToolsGroup 31

ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing Retail Supply Chain Planning Software 31

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Produce or purchase more inventory to bring undersupply locations up to target stock levels. This will incur increased inventory holding costs and purchasing costs. MIT Study at Boston Scientific. Locations experiencing oversupply will incur high inventory holding costs until the excess inventory is consumed or disposed of.

Boston 52

Boston Inventory Reduction Research Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Xeeva

MAY 3, 2018

Last week a mix of supply chain professionals were brought together in Boston to learn about digital trends affecting manufacturing and gain insights into why development, digitization, and innovation are important. He also discussed what AI is and how it’s impacting manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and other industries.

Manufacturing Procurement 41

Manufacturing Procurement Data Procurement Solutions Predictive Analytics Software 41

JDA software

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Understandably, these knock offs are creating some significant trust issues between retailers and their consumers, and , retailers and manufacturers. In fact, more than one in every four seafood purchases were found to be mislabeled. Only 36% of shoppers trust companies to do what’s right according to a Boston Consulting Group study.

Retail 73

Retail Manufacturing Procurement Real-time Visibility Procurement Analytics 73

Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

From 2022, we can see a steady rise in enterprise businesses investing in last-mile delivery software. Global Last Mile Delivery Software Market was valued at USD 5.38 – Verified Market Research, Last-mile delivery software market, Jun 2021. This has necessitated them to invest in last-mile delivery software.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 52

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 3, 2022

But it’s important to remember that while customers want their purchases fast, sometimes even the next day, many care about the environmental impact of that delivery as well. It is often used and then quickly discarded, often several times, while goods move from the manufacturer to the store shelf. Rethink Process.

Waste Reduction 195

Waste Reduction Sustainability Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 195

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Commerce is global and regional at the same time, the world is getting smaller and more interconnected, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers operate in this build-anywhere and sell-anywhere market. End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 201

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 201

ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers. 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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 156

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “It has taken 30 years since the term was coined in 1992, but big money has now moved into the metaverse — accompanied by big hype.”[1] These systems can run their external software brain based on input from virtual sensors and then determine how they should respond.

Modeling Software 130

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 22, 2022

According to analysts from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), “It has taken 30 years since the term was coined in 1992, but big money has now moved into the metaverse — accompanied by big hype.”[1] These systems can run their external software brain based on input from virtual sensors and then determine how they should respond.

Modeling Software 130

Modeling Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software Procurement Solutions 130

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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. There is also no Santa Claus.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 150

6 River Systems

OCTOBER 30, 2019

From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing. David Martinez @Cybernet_AIOPC David Martinez is the VP of Enterprise & OEM Business Account Manager at Cybernet Manufacturing.

Warehousing 78

Warehousing Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 78

EMERGE App

JULY 11, 2018

This underscores the importance of China being the world’s manufacturing hub in the past decade, and most likely for the next few decades. And it’s not just an immense and low-cost labour force that has given Chinese manufacturers a competitive advantage. They can be easily purchased or copied from elsewhere.

Purchasing Skills 64

Purchasing Skills Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing Negotiating Skills 64

ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain. A Limited Number of Formula Manufacturers. Image source: Sturgis Journal.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 156

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Joint Microsoft and ToolsGroup planning solution will support POOLCORP’s goals of improved service to customers and increased profitability amid demand and supply volatility. ToolsGroup is how organizations improve product availability while right-sizing inventory, no matter how complex their supply chain is or how much demand changes.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 156

Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 23, 2021

This article defines engineering change orders (ECOs) and describes the role they play in new product development (NPD) and manufacturing. Often small to medium-sized businesses make do with the tools they have to manage their product data. These tools can wreak havoc when product information is released into production.

Manufacturing Procurement 103

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Cost Reduction Strategies Procurement Solutions 103

synchrono

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Through this guest blog series, my intent is to share some of my experiences implementing supplier quality and Lean manufacturing initiatives by focusing on eKanban systems. My first post offered advice for planning an eKanban rollout (advice that could be applied across any Lean manufacturing project). Keep the momentum strong.

Manufacturing Procurement 51

Manufacturing Procurement Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Sourcing Strategies 51

Unleashed

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Multichannel selling allows customers to shop and purchase through whichever channel they prefer. For example, a manufacturer who is selling to a few wholesalers would have sent out a catalogue to them. The wholesalers would then have to call the manufacturer and order over the phone, or via email. What is B2B eCommerce?

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Modeling Software Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction 60

Arena Solutions

MARCH 1, 2024

And we will be meeting in person on May 1st and 2nd at DeviceTalks Boston. You already have their bios as I mentioned, but this conversation will be led by Scott Segrin, Solution Architect at Arena, and Gay Groce. But at this moment in time, I’d like to hand the presentation over to Scott Segrin, again, Solution Architect at Arena.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively. Will it go obsolete quickly?

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy 96

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s likely that in the coming months and years, many supply chain leaders will look to automation solutions that help to minimize physical contact and the number of touches required to move products through the supply chain. China trade war has already put regionalization of manufacturing back on the table.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116