Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Many organizations will play the shell game of reporting forecast error so that the numbers look better: either calculating the forecast at a higher level in the forecast hierarchy (not at the item level) or reporting the data as a Weighted Mean Absolute Error. This gives supply chain leaders a false sense of security.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” Models Matter. Traditional Models. The taxonomies and goals are different.

Supply and Demand 358

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 358

Arkieva

JUNE 23, 2016

These planning and scheduling decisions occur across a complex playing field organized by decision tier (strategic, tactical, operational, and relevant time response) and organization (corporate planning, factory, marketing, purchasing, etc.). Demand Management. Analytics Workbench.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling 62

ThroughPut

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

A recent study compiled by Deloitte reveals that those companies that were best equipped to respond to the disruption driven by the pandemic had strong relationships with their suppliers and the necessary analytical tools that helped with visibility into their broader supply networks. Do It Right With ThroughPut’s Demand Sensing solution.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 18, 2015

Working with different companies as part of our S&OP research, we found that there is often considerable separation between the demand-generating sales & marketing functions and the demand-satisfying supply chain management and manufacturing functions, which are the main functional areas involved in the planning process.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 100

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Aerospace Industry is characterized by high material costs (about 65-80%). Manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance are considered to be very complex, coupled with the limited number suppliers due to the high barriers to entry. Moreover, products can be shipped to stores in-time then lost sales is minimal.

Case Study 239

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

Vanguard Software

JUNE 22, 2021

In the new normal of supply chain disruptions, it has never been more important for planners to strategically manage disruptive events, which create dramatic spikes or dips in demand, shortages in parts or supplies, and unexpected changes in shipping schedules. Ken Miller, Director of Inventory, Fountain Tire. Register Now.

Modeling 52

Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Management 52

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Those disciplines include decision management (including advanced nondeterministic techniques such as agent-based systems) and decision support as well as techniques such as descriptive, diagnostics and predictive analytics.” Let’s take the example of an Aerospace sensor company.

Optimal Sourcing 59

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 59

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.

Forecasting 130

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 130

BlueYonder

JULY 30, 2015

Many brand manufacturers have been selling direct to consumers for decades. Now, many manufacturers are casting off that way of thinking and expanding their models to sell direct. Channel partners have provided a buffer between manufacturing and the consumer for eons. Consumer Demand and Experience. Fulfillment.

Inventory Reduction 40

Inventory Reduction Price Reduction Expense Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 40

Unleashed

OCTOBER 5, 2023

It involves tasks like enhancing warehouse layouts, arranging inventory within the warehouse, managing personnel and equipment, and ensuring efficient order picking and packing. There are often features that crossover between warehouse management software and stock management software.

Inventory Reduction 52

Inventory Reduction Waste Reduction Material Savings Resource Reduction 52

EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

Adding safety or buffer stock can help you with unexpected demand increases. Time buffers can help by getting inventory in early to allow for any delays in supplier deliveries or shipping. Inventory management teams need to know what, when, and how much to order. Review your supplier networks. Optimization tools.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

EazyStock

APRIL 28, 2022

Adding safety or buffer stock can help you with unexpected demand increases. Time buffers can help by getting inventory in early to allow for any delays in supplier deliveries or shipping. Inventory management teams need to know what, when, and how much to order. Review your supplier networks. Optimization tools.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Supply Chain Software 52

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

A few years ago I purchased a sofa from a well-known furniture store. But it only takes a ship two weeks to travel from China to Australia [where I live], so what is happening for the other 10 weeks?” Many companies try to overcome this problem using ERP systems, demand management tools and other advanced software.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 83

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Inventory Reduction Price Reduction 83

ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Also called bonded cargo, these goods can either be finished products that are ready to sell to the customer or raw materials that need to undergo manufacturing before they are released. Goods are stored, manipulated, or undergo manufacturing operations. Utilizing local fulfillment & shipping vendors for international commerce.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing 3PL Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Trade-offs include options like an alternate bill of materials, a shift in sourcing, or the move to outsourced manufacturing. Fifty-six percent of manufacturing companies managed the first half of the pandemic well, while 44% struggled. Today, there are forty-five large ships off of the port of Long Beach. What to do?

Supply Chain Planning Software 195

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 195