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Ann Grackin: Is the Crisis in Demand Management Being Exacerbated by Spreadsheet Dependency?

Logility

Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. And also to note, many respondents in this survey could not demonstrate an alignment of performance metrics to the S&OP process. These are all issues that should be discussed and managed through the S&OP process.

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What is Lean Retail (+ Why Retailers Must Embrace It)

ToolsGroup

Intelligent demand management software is the key technology enabler of lean retail merchandise management. Set clear objectives and KPIs for the metrics we discussed above, and make swift moves to meet them. How lean retail impacts business goals and revenue targets.

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Transversing the Paradox River

Supply Chain Shaman

We speak about the need to move from a functional understanding to a global, holistic capabilities, but the traditional supply chain leader defines bonus incentives and process performance goals based on functional metrics. Measurement. Organizations speak of the bullwhip, but don’t measure it or monitor the effects.

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Lack of aligned metrics. COE will get pulled into day-to-day issues and not able to manage the longer-term issues.

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Supply Chain Metrics: Make Sure They Are Aligned with Your Strategy!

Supply Chain View from the Field

Many people are talking about Key Performance Indicators, Metrics, Analytics, and other indicators of performance. The importance of selecting the right metrics or “measures” as I prefer to call them, is critical as we all know that metrics drive behaviors. Step 2 – Develop Metrics and Data Sources.

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18 Ways to Get SALES Involved in Demand Planning

Silvon Software

The demand planning process must be easily understood and should convey who does what, and by when. At a minimum, sales should start with a statistical base forecast and historical data provided by the demand manager and make incremental changes each month. Tie forecast metrics to operational and financial metrics.

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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

It is important to benchmark forecast accuracy and similar supply chain metrics against your peers. Some suppliers of demand management software can also provide excellent forecast benchmarking for selected industries. Companies need to understand how much it is realistically possible to improve their forecasts.