Kinaxis

OCTOBER 20, 2014

by John Westerveld Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #3 Not having end-to-end supply chain visibility. Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. That was carrots.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite the significant amount of effort involved in going from running a business on Excel spreadsheets to implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP), they are very grateful that their efforts to improve their supply chain agility were underway when the pandemic hit. The Peet’s Coffee Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 12, 2024

Goodman titled “ The Supply Chain, Reconfigured.” ” His narrative centers on the evolution of the global supply chain evolving with a focus on labor arbitration ignoring geographic distance and shipping issues. Traditional supply chain practices are no longer best practices. Let me explain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. As the markets plummet, it is time to remind ourselves that demand is not a forecast. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. They respond. This is a major disconnect. They are not.

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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. It is a story of supply chain innovation. The product naming convention changed to Demand Sensing (DS) in 2005. Supply Chain Business Pain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

Instead of jumping up and down on IOT shouldn’t we be discussing the redefinition of demand?” ” Demand discussions raise emotions. I know of few areas in supply chains discussion that raise as much dialogue or ire. At that time, the demand processes were largely regional. The Problems.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers. Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 15, 2022

In the 1990s, I transitioned from managing an emerging supply chain organization at a mid-sized manufacturing company to working for a supply chain planning company. I loved my classes in supply chain strategy and naively believed that companies actively applied the principles of Porter’s theory.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

APRIL 1, 2015

Here are a few guidelines I’ve encountered over the years that might help people think more about selecting and establishing metrics for your supply chain. Step 1 – Translate Organizational Objectives Into Supply Chain Metrics. Reduce the levels of inventory required to supply customers. Inventory Goal.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? While this article is intended as an evergreen resource, to help you navigate in your search for a supply chain job, and is not a COVID-19-specific guide, the pandemic has galvanized attention on the industry and its criticality.

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ThroughPut

MAY 1, 2023

or the planners who are managing super-complex supply chains that include everything from your tiered suppliers, inventory to logistics and sales, the pressure has literally gone through the roof. Yes, we live in an era where demand drives supply.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 14, 2013

The first of the themes we will explore is the procurement manager’s role as a support to the Chief Financial Officer. A common theme among CPO ’ s we interviewed in the was the need for transactional and financial excellence as a foundation for building credibility in the enterprise.

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Arkieva

JUNE 28, 2016

To learn more, please read my previous blog ‘ A Guide to Supply Chain Management: Making Intuition More Valuable ’. We might use “availability in Excel directly or with Add-ons” as an “age metric’.). One pattern is a succession of short purchases in a location away from home. The coffee purchase was rejected.

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Logility

AUGUST 24, 2022

For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 increased by 8% to $5.2 a Traverse City, Michigan based innovator of supply chain network design software. and Demand Management, Inc., and Demand Management, Inc., and Demand Management, Inc.,

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ThroughPut

JUNE 24, 2022

AI in the supply chain is here to stay and make waves in the years to come. According to Gartner, supply chain organizations expect the level of machine automation in their supply chain processes to double in the next five years. AI in Supply Chains – The Business Advantages.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Guest Post By Bob Ferrari, Executive Editor, Supply Chain Matters blog. View all Infosys blogs. Features & Opinions. |.

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ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Demand forecasting helps the business make better-informed supply decisions that estimate the total sales and revenue for a future period of time. Demand forecasting allows businesses to optimize inventory by predicting future sales. Importance of demand forecasting for ecommerce. Types of demand forecasting techniques.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

With an ERP system in place, you will gain much better control over your supply chain. An ERP allows you to forecast demand, manage inventory levels, and improve procurement , resulting in the right inventory at the right time. Be clear on the costs associated with an ERP purchase.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

OCTOBER 3, 2013

We recently had a senior data analytics professional from a large financial services organization speak in my MBA Supply Chain relationships class. The scope of the datasets his team was working on was limited to supply management, but the sheer volume of data was staggering in its complexity and fragmentation.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain planning? A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

What is supply chain planning? A detailed supply chain planning mechanism can help manufacturers with critical elements for operational success including material management, waste elimination, and working capital optimization. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

Cons: Merchants that are incented purely on sales may be more likely to inflate forecasts that would drive more inventory than needed into the supply chain. If merchandising is very good at the science of running their business, a demand planning group can be respected and managed well. SUPPLY CHAIN.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Supply Chain Management. The Infosys global supply chain management blog enables leaner supply chains through process and IT related interventions. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape. View all Infosys blogs. Offerings. |.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

It takes into account inventory levels, production, and purchasing lead times, order statuses, as well as forecasts, and customer orders that drive the master production schedule. Eventually, the name was changed to manufacturing resource planning or MRP II, which also integrates capacity planning, forecasting, and demand management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Customer relationship management and service Excellent customer service is a key requirement for renewable energy companies. Inventory management and supply chain Managing inventory efficiently is key to reducing costs and improving profitability.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 25, 2017

Cons: Merchants that are incented purely on sales may be more likely to inflate forecasts that would drive more inventory than needed into the supply chain. If merchandising is very good at the science of running their business, a demand planning group can be respected and managed well. SUPPLY CHAIN.

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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. The Sam’s Club and Costco shortages of water, toilet paper and laundry products signals one thing for me: the spread of the virus will disrupt every supply chain. The problem?

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

by CJ Wehlage The Supply Chain Insights annual conference was held on September 10-11, 2014 at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Great memories here, as so much has changed in the supply chain research world these past 5+ years. All ex-AMR analysts on the stage, talking about the ‘Top 15 Supply Chains we Admire’.

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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. Demand is a tough subject.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

I am constantly amazed that business leaders can engage with technologists month after month (often over eight and sometimes over a year) to select a supply chain planning system and then call me to ask for help on the decision. “We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. My struggle?

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 19, 2021

I am constantly amazed that business leaders can engage with technologists month after month (often over eight and sometimes over a year) to select a supply chain planning system and then call me to ask for help on the decision. “We are considering the purchase of Blue Yonder, Logility, Kinaxis, o9, or OMP. My struggle?

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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. Let me explain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

In my work with supply chain clients, teams change, business strategies shift and dramas unfold. All are haunted by the river that runs through the supply chain. It is the river of “demand.” On an ongoing basis I view supply chain strategy documents. Each supply chain is unique.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 15, 2015

Until June of this year, Tecniplast, an Italian manufacturer of laboratory equipment and specialised plastics, did not have a formal supply chain. This immediately highlighted the need for an end-to-end process view of the supply chain. Here he describes his new supply chain agenda. I’m having lots of fun!

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