Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

While most consultants and technologists want to sell technology, and are eager to slap in a new piece of software, my caution is to slow down and better understand root issues before having a technology discussion. Time For A Supply Chain Check-Up? Analyze Past Results in Customer Service.

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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. Supply Chain of fashion industry involves a time based competition.

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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. Notice in the Supply Chain Insights report, there are only two HDD companies. Semiconductor is poised to consolidate, which will have huge impact on the metrics.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 27, 2014

“How do I know if I am ready for cool technologies? Especially demand sensing and shaping?” ” A Demand Planner for a Large Multinational Pharmaceutical Company. I also continued to work on the manuscript for the book Metrics That Matter to publish in the fall of 2014. Especially demand sensing?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

For supply chains to get more use from their models, we need to “trust the box;” recognize that models are not the holy grail; and remember that a forecast is an input into making better decisions, not an end in and of itself. Select software that incorporates these features. So why don’t planners “trust the box?”

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This allows businesses to automate compliance and provide operational transparency, reducing the need for manual interventions and documentation. For businesses and consumers alike, this increased transparency is valuable, as it builds a clear chain of custody for products.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. Today I am writing my take on the acquisition of Terra Technology by E2open. It is a story of supply chain innovation. History of Terra Technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Here are ten things to keep in mind in terms of the role that forecasting can have on supply chains: While not a cure all, forecasting does matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2018

In the digital world, traditional broad-brush marketing programs become less effective, but have residual effects on the supply chain of higher demand error and increased complexity. This table is from our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, and the Index represents improvement. What Is Risk?

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Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

ATLANTA (February 23, 2022) American Software, Inc. million for the same period last year and software license revenues were up 87% to $1.0 For the Supply Chain business, professional services revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 increased by 13% to $5.4 Reynolds Consumer Product LLC, and Seco Tools AB.

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2014

Demand management has always been at the top of supply chain professionals’ list of challenges. I am not alone in the opinion ( see Red Wing Shoe Company webcast, Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Forecast ) that spreadsheets may not be the path to supply chain success.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. The impact of lean retail on supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2017

” Demand discussions raise emotions. I know of few areas in supply chains discussion that raise as much dialogue or ire. ” At the other end of the continuum is the argument that “ Forecast error is the most important metric to improve.” At that time, the demand processes were largely regional.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

This is the third birthday of the Supply Chain Shaman. When I went to Altimeter group, my friends Charlene Li and Jeremiah Owyang said that I should be like a “shaman” and help supply chain leaders embrace new technologies. So, tonight, I also toast the first year of Supply Chain Insights.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

Supply chain leaders are competitive. The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. Now in 2018, we are starting to see the evolution of “Gods” with new business models that are redefining supply chain processes.

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

Collaboration between Sales and Operations professionals in the demand planning process is critical if you want to achieve better delivery rates, higher service levels, fewer stock-outs and increased customer satisfaction. THE DEMAND PLANNING PROCESS (FOR SALES) Simplify the inputs needed by Sales. Highlight exceptions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 30, 2017

Surreal technology abounds. On a visit with Jabil, I had a great discussion on the paradigm shifts required by supply chain leaders to drive improvements through robotics and 3D printing. At a visit to Samini, I witnessed a real-time visibility system for multiple tiers of the supply chain. Teaching these is fun!

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The author, Osgood Vogler, Director, Analytics, Celestica Supply Chain Managed Services, describes an insight-based demand management process: So, how do you take the guesswork out of forecast planning? Demand planning has a big impact on business performance. How predictable is the demand?

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 12, 2024

Being a demand planner is challenging. The role demands accurate forecasting amidst constant market changes. Relying on outdated tools and/or spreadsheets might just about work for long-term planning, but they fall short in handling sudden demand shifts and market disruptions. Best Demand Sensing Software in 2024 1.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Distinguishing Inventory Management from Supply Chain Management: While inventory management and supply chain management are closely related, it’s important to recognize that these terms are not interchangeable. Together, they ensure a responsive supply chain that adapts to changing demand.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Distinguishing Inventory Management from Supply Chain Management: While inventory management and supply chain management are closely related, it’s important to recognize that these terms are not interchangeable. Together, they ensure a responsive supply chain that adapts to changing demand.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Distinguishing Inventory Management from Supply Chain Management: While inventory management and supply chain management are closely related, it’s important to recognize that these terms are not interchangeable. Together, they ensure a responsive supply chain that adapts to changing demand.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

So, you are thinking about a career in supply chain? 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.

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Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Long lead times are the cause of many of the problems that plague supply chains. In fact, long lead times are the driver of many of the evils that bedevil supply chains. Supply Chain Software is Not the Solution. A few years ago I purchased a sofa from a well-known furniture store.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

Markets drive supply chains. As the markets plummet, it is time to remind ourselves that demand is not a forecast. The supply chain needs to respond to market demand and consumer sentiment. Traditional supply chain processes do not sense. They respond. This is a major disconnect. They are not.

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Vinculum

JUNE 3, 2020

Thus, inventory Management Software is really an essential tool for your business to gear itself up. What is Inventory Management System? This tracking includes sales forecasting, product ordering, supply chain & warehouse management, and customer fulfillment solutions.

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Aera Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Aera Technology announces the launch of its Cognitive Skills. By Shariq Mansoor Over the past decade, in an effort to keep up with an accelerating pace of business, manufacturing companies have invested billions of dollars into optimizing and automating their supply chain. Well, it all begins with data.

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ThroughPut

JULY 24, 2024

Central to your role, you are tasked with predicting future demand patterns, a challenge that has grown increasingly complex. Inaccurate forecasts can lead to disruptions across the entire supply chain, impacting everything from material flows to cash flows. That tool is a demand sensing software.

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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. Ryan Casas, COO of iloveplum.

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Supply Chain Opz

APRIL 15, 2015

Citation count is a metric we use to separate great inventory book from their peers - Lastly, we carefully review each inventory book and make a final cut Results Drum roll please!

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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. Is it service?

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

In the supply chain sector, just like any industry, we have a multitude of terms that are commonly used.So, I decided to create this list to help you decipher any supply-chain-related terms that you come across for the first time. ACS: Automated commercial systems, or A.C.S Lets see how big this list gets!

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Logility

JANUARY 16, 2018

As a supply chain professional, we need to consider how actions in one part of the supply chain affect both upstream and downstream operations. This is especially true for those that work in and manage the demand planning process. Here in lays the crux of the issue with demand sensing.

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BlueYonder

APRIL 24, 2023

ICON 2023 , the annual Blue Yonder customer conference held May 2-5, 2023, in Las Vegas, will address the most pressing challenges facing supply chain professionals today. Data Management: A Critical Piece of the Puzzle Why is optimal data management so important?

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DynaSys

JULY 13, 2021

The demand planning cycle is a supply chain management process that uses forecasting to understand the demand for products. Demand planning strikes the balance between having sufficient stock levels to meet demand without having surplus. Forecast automation. Performance metrics and KPIs.

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ThroughPut

MAY 22, 2024

In the aggressively competitive digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the few technologies that has immense potential to revolutionize business operations, outcomes and revenue alike. With the constantly evolving, disruption-prone nature of the supply chain space, executives are demanding quick insights, decisions and action.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The main difference between MRP and ERP lies in the fact an ERP software focuses on automating a large number of back-office business functions, while MRP software focuses on materials management. Read more about Crucial MRP Metrics Every Supply Chain Pro Should Know on the SCMDOJO Website!

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