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Supply Chain Case Study: the Executive's Guide

Supply Chain Opz

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. This section features the supply chain case studies of H&M, Benetton, Zara and Adidas. -

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

In my forty years of studying supply chain planning, the groups became larger, but with questionable results. Revenue management is siloed and distinct from demand management, while Transportation Management (TMS) has nothing in common with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Why am I telling you this story?

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ToolsGroup Acquires Evo for Industry Leading Responsive AI

ToolsGroup

Following a significant investment in 2021 from tech-focused private equity firm Accel-KKR, ToolsGroup has expanded its product offerings through the Just Enough demand management acquisition in 2021 and Onera retail execution acquisition in 2022. We are very excited about this new chapter in Evo’s journey.”

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Transversing the Paradox River

Supply Chain Shaman

Instead, they are attempting to measure demand forecast error and lamenting the lack of perfection on imperfect demand data. Working in the area of demand management, requires the building of an organization that can work well in the world of gray where good is not black and white. Engines, Models and Workflow.

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Gain a Leading Edge in Inventory Management through Digital Transformation

DELMIA Quintiq

An Accenture study estimates that, post-COVID-19, digital inventory management is expected to attract 15% more investment in the next five years than previously predicted. The time is ripe for manufacturers to make a giant leap forward, using digital technology to take better control of stock and manage inventory.

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Supply Chain Planning – Graduating From Demand Forecasting 101

Logistics Viewpoints

I am currently updating ARC’s Global Supply Chain Planning (SCP) market study, as I stated in my LV post two weeks ago. The study divides the SCP market into four application functionality areas, one of which is demand management. Demand management applications offer a comprehensive set of functionality.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

Managing the Contrarian Deep Inside Of Me It is hard to manage the contrarian deep inside of me. Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths.

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