Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

I find that in the industry, sometimes the basics get lost. A forecast is a time-phased view, or projection, of future demand. While the term demand sensing is used with abandonment in the industry (often over-used), it is seldom clearly defined. Demand is a tough subject. Bear with me. What Is a Forecast Anyway?

Supply and Demand 358

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 358

Vinculum

JUNE 3, 2020

An overarching term, inventory management that refers to the tracking system for every phase in your product life cycle which helps you keep a detailed record of each product, new or returned as it enters or leaves the warehouse or point of sale. This automatic calculation helps you minimize your warehousing fees and save money.

Inventory Management Software 59

Inventory Management Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

Understand Industry Performance. Build an industry peer group and gain insights on major trends. In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. Let’s take an example.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 250

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

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. Why Choose a Job in the Supply Chain Industry? It’s a constantly-changing, ever-expanding industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Buyer Training 96

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

As we traced the process that could exist using channel data, the conversation changed… DuPont served two primary markets–automotive and the building industry. Smiling, I shared insights on the data available in the market to sense true market demand and the principles of the bullwhip effect as shown in Figure 1.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Logility

MAY 2, 2021

In essence, using one number to measure future demand loses the value of dimensionality in the data and the business process, arbitrarily forcing an organization to reach a consensus that ignores other realities. This one shortcoming is perhaps one of the most obvious for this forecasting metric.

Forecasting 149

Forecasting Forecasting Software Procurement Analytics Prescriptive Analytics Software 149