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Demand modeling has emerged as a key decisioning tool in supply chain design. Standard forecasting tools can fall short if they can’t take into consideration external causal factors that drive demand like weather and economic and political indicators, or help predict demand 5-10 years out when making long-term strategic decisions. The post A Perfect Marriage: Demand Modeling and Supply Chain Design appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. MORE
Our team included logistics, demand management, category management, and distribution from Delhaize, as well as West Coast Distributing and TMC’s Managed TMS® service. Deployed a combination of logistics options. MORE
Travis Wong (Regional Logistics Director, Baker Hughes): Having gone through different supply chain management strategies, I’d say it boils down to three elements: Supply, demand and product. MORE
In this video hear, Don Gaspari, Director, Materials & Inventory, Global Operations and Logistics, NCR, speak about his time at NCR and their vision to leverage it’s market leadership in self service devices and applications to transform the way that business does business with consumers. MORE
In the first episode the team leader and director of supply chain gives some poor advice to the supply manager and the sloppy demand manager. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Global Trade Management. Latin American Logistics. Supplier Performance Management Blog. Supply Chain Management (German). Who said supply chains are boring? MORE
Manufacturers are facing SKU proliferation to go to new markets and to answer consumer demand for more personalized products. Supply chain managers are able to make faster, more informed decisions to correct a problem before it cascades into a disaster. MORE
Most companies rely on traditional processes to ensure the gap between demand and supply is as small as possible. This entire process, however, is prone to delays and miscalculations, all of which could upset the balance between supply and demand. MORE
Over the past few years, I’ve written extensively about the potential role and benefits of social networking in supply chain management (see here and here , for example). Watch the short clip below for his great insights on how social networking helps with demand management, enables faster problem resolution, and allows companies to do more with less. ” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. MORE
This streamlined approach increases visibility, enabling an improved delivery management service to the customer. One Network will interoperate with most ERP and logistics management software systems, providing the ETL environment to load the required data sets. MORE
For suppliers looking to more profitability participate in today’s demanding automotive supply chains, or for those looking to expand their business through profitable growth, they must look outside the traditional solution set. Image by Flickr user Alang7. MORE
Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. The post What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? Subscribe Here! MORE
If it is possible, I would like to use some of the info for a presentation I will deliver in a couple of weeks to the General Management. Focus less on sales and marketing forecasting and build your demand plan on attribute-based models based on channel data outside-in. MORE
Finn-Tack, with an international customer base with growing global demand, has two production plants in China, and the Ukraine, manufacturing riding equipment and clothing. Cases Barloworld SCS consolidation demand planning Finn-Tack inventory Optimiza software MORE
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals reports U.S. businesses annually spend over one trillion dollars on logistics and ensuring none of that spend is wasted is good for all stakeholders. Many operators allow this key step to be managed by suppliers without regard to costs and procedures performed. Moreover, distant suppliers inhibit an organization’s ability to react to changes in end-user demand. Lack of a Cohesive Network Management Strategy. MORE
As the Executive responsible for the Commodity/Category Management team he tapped me on the shoulder, often, to get involved and find these parts! At the next monthly Global management call the CEO made a point of thanking me in front of the entire company. Subscribe Here! MORE
Given my interest in supply chain, I found the store manager and politely asked about the shortage. While sometimes snow and ice, hurricanes, and heat waves can become major weather events that impact supply chain processes, even more common are the everyday impacts of minor weather fluctuations that can challenge logistics providers, manufacturers, retailers – essentially, all points of the supply chain. “Where’s the snow brush for my car?” MORE
The acronym SCM stands for supply chain management. Today, SCM systems are critical to businesses of all sizes and in all industries for managing their day to day operations. The Supply Chain Management Evolution. Join our Oracle Supply Chain Management group on LinkedIn. MORE
This year’s 2012 Sailing to New Heights with Logility Award was presented to KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source value-added suppliers of supply chain services, communications equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry. MORE
Through the partnership, which started off with transportation management (TMS), JDA is able to provide value to many different supply chain scenarios through the predictive analytics provided by TransVoyant. Moving from Traditional Demand Management to Demand Sensing Activities. Using this insight, the forecast to meet that new product demand is increased in those specific markets. This allows production to continue as scheduled, meeting customer demand. MORE
Revolutionary insights through interactive workshops: Streamed sessions will explore the latest thinking on Demand Management, Integrated Reconciliation and Segmentation. The Oliver Wight Conference. Date: 18-19 November 2014. Organiser: Oliver Wight. MORE
I recently spoke with an oil and gas executive, who shared with me his thoughts on post-award contract management. He noted that “Demand management and specification management are some of the biggest problems encountered in post-award contracting. Managing post-contract projects in the oil and gas sector is particularly challenging, due to the extreme circumstances faced in oil and gas environments that lead to project disruptions and difficulties. MORE
Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Cost of inbound logistics is not taken into account. MORE
They are very sophisticated and demanding. The business is getting tougher as more and more professional buyers at Customer’s site are managing procurement and purchasing. 1) Demand Management (demand forecasting, scarcity management and part of sales back office). MORE
In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it. Key questions include, what is the variability of your demand and supply? How predictable is your demand and supply? MORE
What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management. MORE
A friend working at a large third party logistics company noted how demand is very soft. Regulators are pressing financial services to drive audits of their key suppliers, and have lost their confidence in their ability to manage the intellectual property they have outsourced to third parties. The goal for executives in this environment may indeed be just to preserve revenue through assurance of supply, and managing complex cost reduction. MORE
New ideas on how to manage business processes, digital technologies, ways of delivering value to customers, and supply chain linkages are all areas where we are likely to see new forms of innovation occurring. MORE
Within an organization, the words “Demand Planning” stir emotions. Seldom do we find a team excited about demand planning. After two decades of process and technology refinement, excellence in demand management still eludes supply chain teams. MORE
What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management. MORE
Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. All these moves have added complexity to the demand planning challenge. These low scorers report forecast inaccuracy, and demand planning as their biggest headaches. MORE
European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world. Designed for and built in conjunction with senior supply chain and logistics leaders from multiple regions and industries, the event will provide a mix of expert case studies, interactive debate and in depth topic master classes. Mark Foscoe, Group Logistics Manager, Mitsubishi Electric. MORE
Charlie Macdonald, Industry Executive for Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Telstra. “If Fausty David, Head of Global Demand Management, FCI Electronics. “We’re Gerald Tan, CEO, Pan Asia Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd. “I MORE
Now that we’ve established that forecasting is important , you know what your demand planning organization is going to do and how you plan to structure it , here we’ll address where to put it. Demand planning can work well within a number of organizations as long as they can be incented, connected appropriately and can manage the group well. Analytical: The degree to which the organization is able to attract and manage a group of analytical people, and grow its capability. MORE
3PL’s, Contract Manufacturing, Suppliers, Logistics providers…. But, we continue to see the trend as a sales and/or a demand planning issue; something where we need better visibility to real time demand or a finer cut of demand signals. MORE
The study evaluates the key technologies that support omni-channel operations, namely distributed order management (DOM), WMS, TMS, inventory planning and optimization, and demand management. This week I began assisting my colleague Chris Cunnane with ARC Advisory Group’s first market outlook study on the technologies that support omni-channel commerce. MORE
Without enough capacity or labour fulfilling demand increases may be problematic. Increasing the demand on over the road transportation in the U.S., With dual sourcing it can be much easier, and faster, to move demand so as to navigate through the trade issues. Subscribe Here! MORE
So far, my focus has been on issues related to demand, supply and production. In this blog, I will focus on areas equally important to a beverage manufacturer’s success: logistics and distribution. A beverage production plan is set about 2-3 months in advance based on historical demand. MORE
If having an optimized order and logistics operation is a core requirement for your business, ERP solutions simply do not go far enough to provide this type of operating backbone. Supply Chain Management Visibility supply chain management visibilityKarl Baron/Flickr. MORE
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 28, 2013
Within an organization, the words “Demand Planning” stir emotions. Seldom do we find a team excited about demand planning. After two decades of process and technology refinement, excellence in demand management still eludes supply chain teams.
Supply Chain Movement
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
Finn-Tack, with an international customer base with growing global demand, has two production plants in China, and the Ukraine, manufacturing riding equipment and clothing. Cases Barloworld SCS consolidation demand planning Finn-Tack inventory Optimiza software
Logility
JANUARY 22, 2014
Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. All these moves have added complexity to the demand planning challenge. These low scorers report forecast inaccuracy, and demand planning as their biggest headaches.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 26, 2018
Demand modeling has emerged as a key decisioning tool in supply chain design. Standard forecasting tools can fall short if they can’t take into consideration external causal factors that drive demand like weather and economic and political indicators, or help predict demand 5-10 years out when making long-term strategic decisions. The post A Perfect Marriage: Demand Modeling and Supply Chain Design appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
Supply Chain Nation
JANUARY 11, 2018
Given my interest in supply chain, I found the store manager and politely asked about the shortage. While sometimes snow and ice, hurricanes, and heat waves can become major weather events that impact supply chain processes, even more common are the everyday impacts of minor weather fluctuations that can challenge logistics providers, manufacturers, retailers – essentially, all points of the supply chain. “Where’s the snow brush for my car?”
Kinaxis
AUGUST 18, 2014
3PL’s, Contract Manufacturing, Suppliers, Logistics providers…. But, we continue to see the trend as a sales and/or a demand planning issue; something where we need better visibility to real time demand or a finer cut of demand signals.
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Supply Chain Movement
JANUARY 15, 2015
They are very sophisticated and demanding. The business is getting tougher as more and more professional buyers at Customer’s site are managing procurement and purchasing. 1) Demand Management (demand forecasting, scarcity management and part of sales back office).
Quintiq
MAY 20, 2015
So far, my focus has been on issues related to demand, supply and production. In this blog, I will focus on areas equally important to a beverage manufacturer’s success: logistics and distribution. A beverage production plan is set about 2-3 months in advance based on historical demand.
Supply Chain Movement
MARCH 27, 2014
European Supply Chain & Logistics Summit 2014. The European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit has established itself as one of the leading meetings of its kind in the world. Designed for and built in conjunction with senior supply chain and logistics leaders from multiple regions and industries, the event will provide a mix of expert case studies, interactive debate and in depth topic master classes. Mark Foscoe, Group Logistics Manager, Mitsubishi Electric.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 23, 2015
The study evaluates the key technologies that support omni-channel operations, namely distributed order management (DOM), WMS, TMS, inventory planning and optimization, and demand management. This week I began assisting my colleague Chris Cunnane with ARC Advisory Group’s first market outlook study on the technologies that support omni-channel commerce.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Check out What Exactly Is Reverse Logistics? When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. The post What Exactly Is Supply Chain Management? Subscribe Here!
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Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Without enough capacity or labour fulfilling demand increases may be problematic. Increasing the demand on over the road transportation in the U.S., With dual sourcing it can be much easier, and faster, to move demand so as to navigate through the trade issues. Subscribe Here!
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.
Supply Chain Game Changer
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
As the Executive responsible for the Commodity/Category Management team he tapped me on the shoulder, often, to get involved and find these parts! At the next monthly Global management call the CEO made a point of thanking me in front of the entire company. Subscribe Here!
The Network Effect
OCTOBER 30, 2015
This streamlined approach increases visibility, enabling an improved delivery management service to the customer. One Network will interoperate with most ERP and logistics management software systems, providing the ETL environment to load the required data sets.
Oracle SCM
OCTOBER 11, 2016
The acronym SCM stands for supply chain management. Today, SCM systems are critical to businesses of all sizes and in all industries for managing their day to day operations. The Supply Chain Management Evolution. Join our Oracle Supply Chain Management group on LinkedIn.
The Network Effect
JUNE 19, 2015
If having an optimized order and logistics operation is a core requirement for your business, ERP solutions simply do not go far enough to provide this type of operating backbone. Supply Chain Management Visibility supply chain management visibilityKarl Baron/Flickr.
Cerasis
JANUARY 8, 2015
What is Lean Inventory Management? More firms are implementing lean inventory management techniques to reduce costs, improve flexibility and have more time to focus on their customers. What is Lean Inventory Management? Attributes of Lean Inventory Management.
TPSynergy
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Most companies rely on traditional processes to ensure the gap between demand and supply is as small as possible. This entire process, however, is prone to delays and miscalculations, all of which could upset the balance between supply and demand.
Supply Chain Nation
MAY 17, 2017
Through the partnership, which started off with transportation management (TMS), JDA is able to provide value to many different supply chain scenarios through the predictive analytics provided by TransVoyant. Moving from Traditional Demand Management to Demand Sensing Activities. Using this insight, the forecast to meet that new product demand is increased in those specific markets. This allows production to continue as scheduled, meeting customer demand.
Quintiq
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Charlie Macdonald, Industry Executive for Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Telstra. “If Fausty David, Head of Global Demand Management, FCI Electronics. “We’re Gerald Tan, CEO, Pan Asia Logistics Singapore Pte Ltd. “I
The Network Effect
JANUARY 11, 2016
For suppliers looking to more profitability participate in today’s demanding automotive supply chains, or for those looking to expand their business through profitable growth, they must look outside the traditional solution set. Image by Flickr user Alang7.
Supply Chain Movement
OCTOBER 6, 2014
Revolutionary insights through interactive workshops: Streamed sessions will explore the latest thinking on Demand Management, Integrated Reconciliation and Segmentation. The Oliver Wight Conference. Date: 18-19 November 2014. Organiser: Oliver Wight.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Over the past few years, I’ve written extensively about the potential role and benefits of social networking in supply chain management (see here and here , for example). Watch the short clip below for his great insights on how social networking helps with demand management, enables faster problem resolution, and allows companies to do more with less. ” appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Quintiq
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Travis Wong (Regional Logistics Director, Baker Hughes): Having gone through different supply chain management strategies, I’d say it boils down to three elements: Supply, demand and product.
Talking Logistics
APRIL 27, 2015
In the first episode of this educational series focused on the link between transportation management and supply chain excellence, Chris Timmer of LeanLogistics (a Talking Logistics sponsor) outlined the attributes of a strong transportation management foundation and how to build it. Key questions include, what is the variability of your demand and supply? How predictable is your demand and supply?
TMC
MARCH 2, 2016
Our team included logistics, demand management, category management, and distribution from Delhaize, as well as West Coast Distributing and TMC’s Managed TMS® service. Deployed a combination of logistics options.
NC State SCRC
AUGUST 16, 2016
New ideas on how to manage business processes, digital technologies, ways of delivering value to customers, and supply chain linkages are all areas where we are likely to see new forms of innovation occurring.
Supply Chain Shaman
JULY 22, 2013
If it is possible, I would like to use some of the info for a presentation I will deliver in a couple of weeks to the General Management. Focus less on sales and marketing forecasting and build your demand plan on attribute-based models based on channel data outside-in.
Aera Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Manufacturers are facing SKU proliferation to go to new markets and to answer consumer demand for more personalized products. Supply chain managers are able to make faster, more informed decisions to correct a problem before it cascades into a disaster.
Logility
DECEMBER 14, 2012
This year’s 2012 Sailing to New Heights with Logility Award was presented to KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source value-added suppliers of supply chain services, communications equipment and integrated solutions to the telecommunications industry.
Supply Chain Opz
JUNE 1, 2014
Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. Cost of inbound logistics is not taken into account.
Supply Chains Rock
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
In the first episode the team leader and director of supply chain gives some poor advice to the supply manager and the sloppy demand manager. About.com - Martins Logistics Blog. EU Logistics Hub Blog. Global Trade Management. Latin American Logistics. Supplier Performance Management Blog. Supply Chain Management (German). Who said supply chains are boring?
Supply Chain Nation
APRIL 25, 2017
Now that we’ve established that forecasting is important , you know what your demand planning organization is going to do and how you plan to structure it , here we’ll address where to put it. Demand planning can work well within a number of organizations as long as they can be incented, connected appropriately and can manage the group well. Analytical: The degree to which the organization is able to attract and manage a group of analytical people, and grow its capability.
Enterra Insights
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals reports U.S. businesses annually spend over one trillion dollars on logistics and ensuring none of that spend is wasted is good for all stakeholders. Many operators allow this key step to be managed by suppliers without regard to costs and procedures performed. Moreover, distant suppliers inhibit an organization’s ability to react to changes in end-user demand. Lack of a Cohesive Network Management Strategy.
Supply Chain View from the Field
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
I recently spoke with an oil and gas executive, who shared with me his thoughts on post-award contract management. He noted that “Demand management and specification management are some of the biggest problems encountered in post-award contracting. Managing post-contract projects in the oil and gas sector is particularly challenging, due to the extreme circumstances faced in oil and gas environments that lead to project disruptions and difficulties.
Supply Chain View from the Field
APRIL 19, 2013
A friend working at a large third party logistics company noted how demand is very soft. Regulators are pressing financial services to drive audits of their key suppliers, and have lost their confidence in their ability to manage the intellectual property they have outsourced to third parties. The goal for executives in this environment may indeed be just to preserve revenue through assurance of supply, and managing complex cost reduction.
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