Supply Chain Shaman
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
This is true even though we are not clear on the definition of next-generation processes. Over the last decade, consultants and analysts pushed a vision of ERP as the backbone of supply chain management that has not delivered on the goods. The Palantir approach is not a good fit for the supply chain management market.
Supply Chain Shaman
JUNE 21, 2023
Before you react, here are some definitions. Almost two decades of reporting. Companies that operate separate systems for revenue management and demand management create a risk in understanding market trends and gauging price elasticity quickly. As I listen, I struggle. The analysis is now in its ninetieth year.
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Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 19, 2021
“We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. My organization does not believe in demand planning. The lack of belief in demand management is a barrier for us. So, the first value proposition of demand planning is organizational alignment. ” Lora. ” Joe.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 6, 2022
That article stated that Target, Walmart, and others recently reported during earnings calls that they have too much inventory in certain item categories and that the cost of holding inventory is negatively impacting their profit margins.
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.
Logility
JANUARY 16, 2018
Sometimes demand planners focus too much on forecast accuracy and miss seeing the forest for the trees. I was guilty of this from time to time when I led a demand-planning group because we were evaluated on forecast accuracy as one of our key metrics. Here in lays the crux of the issue with demand sensing.
Supply Chain Shaman
FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Dear Supply Chain Leader, Today, sitting in my seat in 11K on a Cathay Pacific flight between Hong Kong and Boston, I want to report that there is no Easter Bunny. Today I also want to report that, based on over a decade of scientific discovery, traditional supply chain practices are not best practices. There is also no Santa Claus.
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