ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) presents special supply chain planning challenges for both smaller microbrands (e.g., eyeglass brand Warby Parker or mattress seller Casper) and much larger consumer goods incumbents, but the planning challenges are different depending on which type of company you are. See the full story here ).

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

and then planning your inventory orders accordingly. It involves all aspects of production, storage, dispatch, and delivery of products to the end customers. Production and inventory planning should be accounted for when making this forecast. Not to mention the wasted expenses on discarding spoiled or obsolete inventory.

Forecasting 52

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Sarah Voorhees, senior director of demand and supply planning at American Tire Distributors (ATD) has spent the last 12 years of her career in supply chain leadership roles, where she’s reimagined demand and supply planning and inventory management practices at consumer goods and distribution companies.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Gartner Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 177

ShipBob

APRIL 13, 2021

Tracking the right ecommerce KPIs will help you make better-informed decisions regarding your ecommerce brand, from revenue and conversions to marketing and customer service. Customer service KPIs. ramp up ad spend if you don’t have enough new customers), or readjust plans if you’re ahead of projections (e.g.,

Procurement Analytics 95

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. This affects warehouse management because inventory employees must prep orders pouring in from numerous sales channels.

Inventory Management Software 52

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RFgen

JANUARY 21, 2016

Innovative inventory techniques go from abstract to concrete in 2016. Here are a few inventory management practices that could make or break a company in 2016: Omnichannel Branches Out. This affects warehouse management because inventory employees must prep orders pouring in from numerous sales channels.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Resource Reduction 52

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Amidst store closures and stay-at-home advisories, consumers have rapidly adapted to new, tech-forward ways of shopping, which has created immense demand for the CPG industry. … With an ever-complex consumer purchasing path, it can be difficult for a brand to know where exactly to adjust their efforts.

Data 100

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Enterra Insights

JULY 18, 2019

. “Market basket analysis is a standard technique used by merchandisers to figure out which groups, or baskets, or products customers are more likely to purchase together. Path to Purchase. “Having the right price on a product can mean the difference between making a sale and losing a customer.

Omnichannel 162

Omnichannel Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Purchasing Skills 162

QAD

MAY 19, 2021

While spreadsheets and manually tracked processes can help organize internal processes in the early days of any business, manufacturers and suppliers often turn to enterprise software like ERP or CRM to help scale their business. Retail and Consumer Goods. ERP software simplifies and automates common business activities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 19, 2021

It was the uncertainty of whether the product would be available that drove my purchase decision. However, in this case, the retailer missed a sale due to lack of inventory visibility at the distributor site. New sources of revenue and increased staff productivity await logistics service providers.

Supply Chain Visibility 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2019

Procurement – the effective purchasing of raw materials, back-office goods and professional services – as well as Logistics – the orchestration of the movement of those goods – might not seem to be as important as sales, marketing, R&D or finance at first blush. Getting it funded is harder.

Manufacturing Procurement 72

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DynaSys

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The company employs 500 people located in France and in China with strong competencies to serve the needs of our customers. They have more than 4 000 customers worldwide, representing all retail chains: from independent stores, to central purchasing and online Pure Players.

Manufacturing Procurement 40

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Strategy Modeling 40

RFgen

APRIL 18, 2018

Consumers are able to shop in more convenient ways when they go online, and retailers can promote revenue growth by offering high levels of customer services and support. However, assuaging consumer concerns about purchasing online hinges on a supply chain that allows for smooth order fulfillment and cost-efficient operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

RFgen

APRIL 18, 2018

Consumers are able to shop in more convenient ways when they go online, and retailers can promote revenue growth by offering high levels of customer services and support. However, assuaging consumer concerns about purchasing online hinges on a supply chain that allows for smooth order fulfillment and cost-efficient operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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

6 River Systems

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The right technology solutions allow supply chain operations to make data-driven decisions and provide a competitive advantage, particularly if an organization’s competitors are slow to adopt the latest technology advancements. Still, there are several technologies that are transforming supply chains for the organizations that adopt them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Delivering this capability mandates a shift to agile microservices across channels, integrating with predictive demand, adaptive pricing, and flow paths that optimize inventory while minimizing wastage. In this reimagined future, CPG firms deliver the right product, through the customer’s preferred channel, at the right price.

Modeling 52

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EMERGE App

DECEMBER 2, 2018

Let’s say that you’re a wholesaler and distributor of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). You have a roster of faithful suppliers, manufacturers, and retail customers but you find that the business can grow annually in the single digits at most. Or does it pride itself on the best and fastest customer service?

Manufacturing Procurement 60

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Price Reduction How To 60

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Customer-specific services. Thus, if you find out that an expensive transport solution (courier for example) is routinely being used to deliver a low margin product to a customer, you’ll understand that much better if the end result for you turns out to be a loss. Outbound transportation. Returns management.

Purchasing Skills 74

Purchasing Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 74

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 17, 2017

There are five critical steps in undertaking CTS: Identify the characteristics of your customers and products. Identify the cost drivers within the supply chain, such as: purchasing, storage, transport, customer service, sales, and account management. Varying the service level to certain customers.

Purchasing Skills 40

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 20, 2022

eCommerce business refers to the buying and selling of goods or services electronically, online, and over the internet. This modern business model functions as the online solution to making retail, manufacturing, wholesale, and service-based sales. Services: Professional services that may be purchased over the internet.

Modeling Software 96

Modeling Software Demand Planning Software Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software 96

Locus Robotics

JULY 5, 2019

Simply put, it’s a term used to describe Amazon’s success, which has changed the retail segment and customer expectations, both online and offline. Amazon’s delivery network is a logistics marvel that allows room for the delivery of virtually any consumer good to the doorstep in a matter of days or even hours.

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies Price Reduction 40

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Steve Hainey is an international speaker who has had over 20 years’ experience in global multi-site supply chain planning for Fortune 100 & 500 manufacturing companies of retail consumable goods, chemical materials, and medical device products. Due to always being up for a good challenge, let me give it a shot.

S&OP 60

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 8, 2016

If not, this might be the right time to invest in a suitable (IT) solution, because these data will change and you will need them again to maintain and consolidate cost savings later. When the uncertainty is in product demand and supply, the insurance is the stockpiling on inventory “just in case”. Uncertainty. billion, for 2013).

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

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Supply Chain Insights

JUNE 26, 2017

It is data that depicts the end results of the corporate and local marketing of both the consumer products manufacturers and the retailers such as direct-to-consumer marketing and trade channel promotion. POS and, in some cases, inventory data) to CPG suppliers. Retail Channel versus Syndicated Data. Accuracy and Timeliness.

Data 110

Data Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 110

Vinculum

MARCH 31, 2021

With the advent of omnichannel commerce, consumers can engage with retailers in an entirely new way. With a growing number of digital channels and touchpoints, along with standardized customer service expectations, your business needs a comprehensive, multichannel approach to stay in step with customer expectations.

Omnichannel 52

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