Talking Logistics

APRIL 27, 2015

The first element are the comprehensive set of strategies covering all the functional elements of your supply chain, including supply management, procurement, demand management, production, inventory management, distribution, customer service, and reverse logistics. How predictable is your demand and supply?

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

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. Low volume inconsistent demand. Use this data to understand demand predictability. Let’s take an example. New product launch.

Supply Chain Design Software 250

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Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2017

Irregular demand, as a consequence of changing customer requirements, now makes operating in new and volatile emerging markets essential to business growth. Then, if you add additional requirements around new product introductions as product life-cycles shorten, the need for effective demand management skills becomes even more complex.

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OptiProERP

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This may sound like a new innovation, but it has commonly been used in additive manufacturing for 40 years. It enables manufacturers to monitor the performance of equipment with the help of specific performance metrics to save valuable time, resources, and money. 3D Printing Goes Mainstream. AR and VR in manufacturing will reach US$2.8

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 29, 2014

Supply Chain Insights recently published a Metrics That Matter report covering both the Semiconductor and Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industries. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics. This will begin to impact the semi/HDD ability to raise capital and innovate/expand. by CJ Wehlage.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

There has never been a better time to think about reduction of demand latency and using market signals to sense demand. For more on this topic, reference my prior blog posts on Learn the Language of Demand and Driving Innovation ). I hope that this market correction can help us to redefine demand management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

It is a story of supply chain innovation. If E2open is successful in this acquisition strategy, your role in the extended supply chain will diminish unless you create a many-to-many data model and invest in demand management. In the market announcement yesterday the terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

While there was always passionate discussions on companies and metrics, the end goal was to raise awareness of supply chain as a practice. We believe it is the supply chain leader’s role to build and manage supply chain performance to drive year-over-year improvements which are balanced, strong and resilient. So, drum roll please….

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Analytical innovation and digital transformation drove step-change capabilities within the office and marketing. Stuck with inputs from the traditional processes of collaborative forecasting, and traditional definitions of demand planning, demand error and bias are high. As a result, many companies are struggling.

Supply and Demand 150

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

However, the approach is new and poorly understood, and only 7% of consumer products companies are innovators. Evolution of Demand Planning Based on NoSQL. Water buffalo butting heads symbolize the organizational issues of demand planning. Demand is a tough subject. Organizations butt heads in the discussion of demand.

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Aera Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Having a set of standardized metrics that are accurate and in real-time can deliver tangible benefits across entire organizations in terms of inventory reduction, service level improvement and agility. But when we’re talking about digital transformation in your supply chain, it’s actually just the beginning. This is the future.

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ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

There are several key elements of successful retail supply chain management. Demand management and forecasting for anticipating changes and meeting irregular demand. It’s not new information that retailers need to keep track of market demand to meet consumer expectations. Let us take a look.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

There are several key elements of successful retail supply chain management. Demand management and forecasting for anticipating changes and meeting irregular demand. It’s not new information that retailers need to keep track of market demand to meet consumer expectations. Let us take a look.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Software 52

ThroughPut

MAY 11, 2021

There are several key elements of successful retail supply chain management. Demand management and forecasting for anticipating changes and meeting irregular demand . It’s not new information that retailers need to keep track of market demand to meet consumer expectations. Let us take a look.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Software 52

ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Inventory managers will analyze the unified data to better forecast demand , manage stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers. Measuring success and KPIs To truly understand the success and impact of a unified commerce strategy, businesses need to have clear metrics in place.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Those customers who were quick to recognize new conditions, and respond with innovative strategies, have fared far better in the face of continuing uncertainty than companies taking a more reactive stance. But at Blue Yonder, we noticed an interesting phenomenon. Part of the answer lies in making a cultural change.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 28, 2020

Management of Complexity. Kudos to Rob Byrne, this remains one of the best pieces published in the industry on demand management practices.) Focus on New Product Introduction Versus Business Model Innovation. Traditional marketing programs chase product innovation. Shift functional metrics to focus on reliability.

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