Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

What defines a high-performing supply chain? However, this year promises a significant paradigm shift where traditional performance metrics are replaced by technology-driven frameworks, as recent breakthroughs with Generative AI in supply chains have demonstrated. Enter our list of supply chain trends for 2024.

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Silvon Software

JUNE 1, 2023

KPIs are essential in S&OP as they provide a quantitative framework for gaining visibility, aligning efforts, supporting decision-making, and driving continuous improvement across the business. But how do you know if you are using the right KPIs, including both stakeholder and supply chain performance measures?

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Over the last five years, I have helped two companies, Sonoco Products and Owens Illinois (OI) with their selection of technologies to improve Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning. They were unclear on their supply chain strategy and the role of supply chain planning. Conscious Choice.

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AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

To learn more about these efforts, we spoke with Wilko Sierksma , HEINEKEN’s manager for Network Design and Global S&OP. . Wilko, to start off, could you tell us more about the supply chain division you work for? . I work for Global Supply Chain, a division based in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands).

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

SCMDOJO Academy elevates your procurement and supply chain skills through its extensive course library. Continuous learning is crucial for professionals to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their skill sets. The best part about availing this course is that it’s FREE. What’s the wait for?

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

In the 1990s supply chain planning was over-hyped. Then it was a new and promising technology category. A decade later, as companies added planners expecting dramatic improvements, the market entered the trough of disillusionment. As a result, software sales slowed. No one held the technology providers responsible.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

So, with labor day approaching, I am penning a blog on supply chain talent. Labor day also signals the end of summer, and for many supply chain leaders the beginning of 2017 strategy discussions and intense S&OP debates to finalize Q3 and Q4 planning. Figure 1: Supply Chain Talent Shortage.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 26, 2016

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. I strongly feel that if I am going to cover the global supply chain that I need to experience it. A Personal Reflection.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Located in the United Kingdom (UK), he has more than twelve years of experience in progressive roles driving demand-drive projects for their global supply chain. At the Supply Chain insights Global Summit , Nick shared his story on driving demand-based improvements. Understanding the Lubricant Supply Chain.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Todays large-scale manufacturing supply chains are more geographically distributed than ever. Material shortages are creating supply uncertainty. More manufacturers are discovering the value of using advanced production scheduling (APS) software. They produce more diverse, customized products than ever. Valued at $1.3

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ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

If you’ve been in supply chain for any length time, you might be wondering what caused demand forecasting to develop so many different ‘personalities’ over the years. A multi-step operational supply chain planning process used to create reliable forecasts. Demand forecasting, planning, sensing, shaping…what’s going on?

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DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 19, 2022

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is by no means a new process, but it is one that many companies struggle to get right. One of the top reasons is a lack of collaboration, which is a key element to a successful S&OP process. The supply chain —plants, warehouses, shipping lanes, trucks, etc.—are

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2014

For most companies today there is great room for improvement in the supply chain. Companies want a supply chain that is more aligned and agile. Current State of Supply Chains. As shown in Figure 1, we have built a global, controlled supply chain, but is this want we really want?

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

Functional silos define today’s supply chain organization. This lack of alignment is an impediment to improving balance sheet results. My first job was in manufacturing in the 1980’s. I cut my teeth on early forms of supply chain planning. The silos compete. They lack alignment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 12, 2015

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is important to building value chain agility and improving enterprise performance. The building of an effective S&OP process takes many years–often three to seven. Like a marriage, it requires continuous readjustment and renewal.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Similar technology is now available in supply chain planning—helping planners improve the supply chain planning process by allowing them to review past decisions and the resulting outcomes. Supply chains are complex systems. Every decision and action has a lead time and uncertainty.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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Logility

JUNE 24, 2021

Berlin Packaging drove increased supply assurance for their customers through Logility partnership. a leader in supply chain innovation powering the sustainable and resilient enterprise, received Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Top Supply Chain Projects award (formerly known as the SDCE 100). “It

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

TireHub Partners with ToolsGroup to Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency. Nov 20, 2019) ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is pleased to announce TireHub has selected ToolsGroup as a partner to implement an innovative demand and supply systems solution that will support the company’s rapid growth.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2023

If you’re a supply chain management professional, you’re probably aware of how important it is to continuously improve your skills and knowledge in this field. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top 10 supply chain management courses that can take your career to the next level.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates Influential Women in Supply Chain and Their Impact on the Industry. The Women in Supply Chain award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.

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Logility

JULY 23, 2019

Like many supply chain leaders, you are likely tasked to continuously improve your business processes, and understand how the latest innovations coming to market can help you along this journey. End users are increasingly thinking about the digitalization of their planning — including S&OP.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In supply chain management, it is widely accepted that holding enough finished goods inventory to fulfill every order is just too costly. The thinking goes that at some point, improving service levels means you are not adding inventory in a linear manner but rather exponentially. Over the last few years,” Mr. Stephens explained.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. A streamlined supply chain can make a significant impact on the overall success of a business, improving operational efficiency, increasing customer satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 22, 2015

I was moving from a position where I led a manufacturing operation to being a part of a team to design supply chain software to improve planning decisions. I was moving from the world of manufacturing to a new world of software. When I went through the training to learn the new software, I struggled.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This guide provides you with all the tools you need to make significant positive changes in a few simple steps. Don’t forget to check out our best practices , tools , and a list of helpful supply chain resources on the website! Optimizing inventory can also be achieved by leveraging technology and data analytics.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 19, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 7, 2015

What happens when you ask four experts for their thoughts on supply chain transformation? And this is what they shared: How would you define supply chain transformation? If you ask me, supply chain transformation is about redefining the way you work, the way you deliver to customers, the way you operate.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

by Carol McIntosh Firstly, what is a supply chain road warrior? The focus of this blog series is to share the insights I have gained during my 15 years as a supply chain road warrior. I nsight #2 – Your supply chain processes. Insight #3 – Your supply chain measurements. continued learning.

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QAD

AUGUST 28, 2024

S&OP and Executive Meetings, a Necessary Tandem As mentioned in our article, “Understanding Sales and Operations Planning” , S&OP is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. Sales and Operations Planning is no exception.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 10, 2018

If you’ve been in supply chain for any length time, you might be wondering what caused demand forecasting to develop so many different ‘personalities’ over the years. A multi-step operational supply chain planning process used to create reliable forecasts. Demand forecasting, planning, sensing, shaping…what’s going on?

Supply and Demand 120

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Forecasting Forecasting Software 120

Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 60

AIMMS

JANUARY 28, 2019

To learn more about these efforts, we spoke with Wilko Sierksma , HEINEKEN’s manager for Network Design and Global S&OP. . Wilko, to start off, could you tell us more about the supply chain division you work for? . I work for Global Supply Chain, a division based in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 8, 2016

Chuck Intrieri is a Supply Chain Optimization, Logistics, Manufacturing, and 3PL Selection Consultant and you can visit his website at [link] or give him a call at 714-788-0744 or shoot him an email at cmiconsulting93@gmail.com. Automation? The various skillsets have to change with the change of new technology.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. 71% think we need more industry standards around S&OP.

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