Definition Demand Management Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Metrics 
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 21, 2024
The students learn that there is no definition of end-to-end planning because the current taxonomies for modeling are fragmented. Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP).
Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 9, 2020
As I shopped at Best Buy for office supplies, I struggled to not think about the massive disruption of electronics supply chain. By definition, in the current state, supply chain planners work in a lose/lose environment. Clarity of Supply Chain Excellence. Could it be, “How to help supply chain planners be more effective?”
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Supply Chain Shaman
MARCH 8, 2016
As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The Terra Technology investment is one of what we believe will be a series of purchases to build inter-enterprise cloud-based software platforms to redefine supply chain planning.
Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 8, 2017
” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” I do believe in demand planning, but most companies overstate forecast improvements. Today’s demand management processes have many issues. ” I am in the middle. The Problems.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 22, 2016
In organizations, there is a better understanding of supply than demand flows. As companies and teams mature, the definition of the word “flow” changes. The Maturity Model of Flow Definitions within Supply Chain Management. Learn to navigate the river of demand. 2) One-Number Forecasting.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 2, 2023
The Center of Excellence at the company wanted to improve base-level capabilities but struggled to move forward due to the traditional views of the planning team, which they felt were self-serving. (The The team was not calibrated on the role of forecasting and the basics around process excellence. Definition. Merriam-Webster.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Stuck with inputs from the traditional processes of collaborative forecasting, and traditional definitions of demand planning, demand error and bias are high. First- and second-generation supply chain applications defined demand management based on order and shipment data. Orders do not represent market demand.
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