ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Demand forecasting in supply chain management is the process of predicting customer demand, supply trends, and pricing fluctuations. It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Software 156

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Demand forecasting in supply chain management is the process of predicting customer demand, supply trends, and pricing fluctuations. It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Software 156

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Assessing Infrastructure and Technological Capabilities The first step in the readiness assessment is to evaluate the organization’s IT infrastructure and data management systems. Organizations must also evaluate the quality, integrity, and security of their data to ensure it is reliable enough for DPP purposes.

Resource Reduction 292

Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Price Mitigation Strategies 292

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 12, 2025

Master Data Management Managers Move to Pattern Recognition Experts. The role of a master data management is going away. Data scientist techniques of pattern recognition, machine learning, deep learning and unstructured text mining, will automate a frustrating job that is neither rewarding nor ever finished.

Modeling 221

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Logility

MAY 28, 2020

More time is spent managing information between systems and trading partners, and less on value-added activities. An SCDM solution is essential to consolidating data and ensuring it is clean and consistent. In short, SCDM can help your supply chain organization: Ensure optimal inventory to meet customer service goals and SLA’s.

Supply Chain Planning Software 131

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2024

RPA is critical in Logistics and Warehousing as it enables the automation of shipment scheduling and tracking, data management, inventory management, and order fulfillment. Nearly two-thirds (66 percent) are very or extremely likely to implement RPA in this area.

Supply Chain Software 317

Supply Chain Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 317

ThroughPut

APRIL 4, 2025

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, managing spare parts and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) inventory is more than just keeping shelves stocked. Why Spare Parts Inventory Optimization Matters Spare parts inventory optimization is essential for keeping operations smooth and cost-efficient.

Optimal Sourcing 52

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Think about it: How much time is wasted hunting down misplaced inventory? How much could you save by streamlining your workflows and empowering your team with real-time data? These include: Barcode Scanning Devices: These handheld devices, equipped with integrated inventory management apps, enable real-time tracking and data entry.

Inventory Reduction 98

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Logistics and inventory management rounds out the top four focus areas at 82 percent. Other critical functions include order management, manufacturing, and product development. Logistics In line with the past several years, inventory management continues to be the top focus area in logistics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 325

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 325

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By maximizing space utilization, improving inventory control , and boosting workflow efficiency, you can unlock significant cost savings and elevate your customer service game. Essential technology solutions, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and the transformative power of IoT and automation.

Optimal Sourcing 97

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Instead, they are likely to carry higher levels of inventory as a lower cost alternative. The move toward carrying higher levels of inventory will initially increase GDP growth numbers as inventory restocking occurs. Labor Shift – It’s About Want Not Need. It’s time to shift the dialog about labor in logistics.

Predictive Analytics Software 363

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 363

Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 9, 2020

What is Product (or Master) Data Management? The following Product Information Management (PIM) article was written by guest author Alex Borzo, a content contributor at Amber Engine , a software company passionate about eCommerce. There is a way to aggregate, organize and clean-up data without all the manual toil.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 98

ToolsGroup

MARCH 4, 2020

Over the years we’ve built strong relationships with hundreds of global companies, and we hear the same challenges again and again: they can’t accurately plan for intermittent demand, they’ve got too much capital tied up in inventory, and their planners are overwhelmed by data management and complicated math.

Supply Chain Planning Software 270

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Inventory Reduction 270

BlueYonder

JUNE 23, 2022

Data may be segregated across functions, so the organization lacks end-to-end transparency and a single perspective on the value network. How is this lack of effective data management impacting companies’ ability to achieve their key strategic objectives?

Supply Chain Design Software 88

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 88

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Humans will still be very much in the picture, he argued, but one of the most important elements in the relationship between human and machine will continue to be trust.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 100

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Manufacturers have incurred significant financial losses due to supply chain disruptions and the subsequent inventory management challenges. Companies struggling to manage their supply chains often lack data for decision making, have siloed systems and inefficient inventory management practices.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 105

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 31, 2023

It was believed a SCP transformation would reduce inventory, improve service and free up cash flow. The supply chain data from different systems was pulled into a newly created data lake, which than is used by the SCP system for planning. Almost one day of inventory has been cut from days of inventory outstanding.

Inventory Reduction 242

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software North America Material Savings 242

Logility

JULY 9, 2021

We offer a single platform to address specific supply chain topics, including allocation, supply and inventory optimization, sourcing management, automated order promising, data management, predictive analytics, demand planning, optimization, demand sensing, and more. The same is not the case with ERP systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing 208

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2024

The robots can perform various tasks, such as transporting goods, picking orders, sorting items, and replenishing inventory. Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics is the use of AI and ML to analyze data and make predictions about future outcomes, events, or behaviors.

Analytics Software 305

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Optimization Software Supply Chain Network Software 305

ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2024

Marcello Pace, CEO of Scarpe & Scarpe , highlighted one such case, showcasing the transformative impact of AI and data in addressing inventory and margin challenges. Greater Operational Efficiency : By consolidating data management processes, unified commerce streamlines operations, enhancing efficiency across the board.

Supply Chain Design Software 294

Supply Chain Design Software Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 294

Taulia

JULY 14, 2022

Inventory management is the term used to describe the approach an organization takes to source, store, track, and sell inventory. For companies that have large volumes of inventory, it is usually advisable to use a dedicated system to manage inventory. What is an inventory management system?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Supply Chain Design Software Demand Planning Software 97

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Manufacturers and brick-and-mortar retailers have been using software to manage their inventory for years – but inventory management is even more important when you’re running a business that operates in the complex eCommerce space. Why do eCommerce stores need this level of inventory control?

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Forecasting Software 98

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

They may not consider potential issues of integrations, supplier onboarding, supply chain data management, change management and system optimization, all of which add to complexity and costs. Sustainable master data management and governance: As much as 55% of projects fail due to data management issues.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

More and more LSPs are adopting the fourth-party logistics (4PL) business model, in which they offer complete, turnkey management of customer supply chains. There are some larger LSPs out there who can easily manage end-to-end supply chains and seamlessly onboard new customers.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 127

Logistics Network Optimization Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing Logistics 127

BlueYonder

APRIL 14, 2025

Additionally, the need for accurate data management is paramount; discrepancies between expected and received quantities can lead to operational inefficiencies and increased costs. By harnessing historical data, healthcare providers can improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory levels and reduce reliance on reactive measures.

Supply Chain Planning Software 87

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 87

Logility

JUNE 15, 2021

Advanced inventory management. An F&B company can use advanced inventory management to automatically establish appropriate inventory control parameters for each SKU/location combination. Supply chain data management. Three More Supply Chain Forecasting Solutions to Consider for Food and Beverage.

Supply and Demand 147

Supply and Demand Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 147

ToolsGroup

APRIL 11, 2018

It managed local inventories fed by regional warehouses and factory warehouses (See Figure 1 below). Inventory planning was local. Inventories themselves were often local. In Figure 3 the functional groups in the organization are managing multiple roles. This prodded SKF to a new demand chain vision.

Supply Chain Planning Software 222

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 222

Logility

JULY 7, 2021

If you cannot provide customers with real-time insights into your product inventory, there is a risk that you’ll accept an order you cannot fulfill. Subpar inventory management. Your ERP system must account for ongoing inventory changes. Or, if you have too much inventory on hand, your storage costs can rise.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The data is collected, then updated in the DPP, offering real-time insights into a product’s current condition. In retail environments, IoT-enabled systems manage inventory levels and provide feedback about stock conditions, further enhancing the DPP’s accuracy.

Internet of things 284

Internet of things Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Network Software 284

Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.

Inventory Management Software 80

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

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Canada 98

Canada Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 98

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 8, 2023

Combining River Logic’s advanced supply chain design and production capabilities with ToolsGroup’s award-winning demand planning, inventory optimization, and supply planning capabilities, customers can now benefit from a more comprehensive supply chain planning solution.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Modeling Supply Chain Design Software 156

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2023

Committed to environmental and social responsibility, ALOM manages the physical supply chain from procurement, inventory management, contract assembly, digital media and print, to omni-channel fulfillment and returns.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 246

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

When we talk about building a resilient supply chain, we’re not just discussing having backup suppliers or extra inventory. Typically it involves carrying extra inventory and hiring more workers than absolutely necessary. Effective modelling can have a significant impact on your supply chains resilience.

Sourcing Strategies 74

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Logility

AUGUST 12, 2021

But there is good news: a convergence of process, data, and technology provides the real-time and predictive visibility needed to optimize supply chain planning, ensuring food manufacturers can build resilience now and for the future. Advanced Inventory Management. Preparing for Market-Driven Demand.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 130

Logility

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Jim Kilpatrick, a partner from Deloitte, advises businesses to adopt digital approaches to visibility, collaboration, and risk management to rise to this moment. “No By building up inventory in advance of sales, we have the flexibility of scheduling employees on weekends only when needed, instead of making it a requirement.”

Negotiating Skills 185

Negotiating Skills Agile and Lean Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 185

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Rail Software 91

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