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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. The last supply chain case study in the fashion retailing industry is Adidas.

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ToolsGroup Acquires Evo for Industry Leading Responsive AI

ToolsGroup

Following a significant investment in 2021 from tech-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR, ToolsGroup has expanded its product offerings through the Just Enough demand management acquisition in 2021 and Onera retail execution acquisition in 2022. We are very excited about this new chapter in Evo’s journey.”

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Transversing the Paradox River

Supply Chain Shaman

Instead, they are attempting to measure demand forecast error and lamenting the lack of perfection on imperfect demand data. Working in the area of demand management, requires the building of an organization that can work well in the world of gray where good is not black and white. Engines, Models and Workflow.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

Managing the Contrarian Deep Inside Of Me It is hard to manage the contrarian deep inside of me. Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths.

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Driving Transformational Change

Supply Chain Shaman

The focus was to test new solutions to improve demand management. Thoughts on Change Management Post Conference. I handpick the case studies for the Global Summit. While technology is an enabler, the best case studies focus on transformation using technology not digital innovation. The result?

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Building Outside-in Processes: Answering A Question From the Audience

Supply Chain Shaman

Companies that are good at demand management understand the need for design–form & function of inventory and push/pull decoupling points –and the orchestration of demand to make better decisions in sourcing, transportation and delivery. Allergy Case Study. It is never smooth. Listening Post Example.

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

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. Redefine Tactical Demand Planning.