ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2021

I suggested a POC as a way to “try before you buy” and mitigate the risks of choosing a supply chain planning solution that doesn’t fit your organization or live up to its marketing materials. A proof of concept provides an excellent opportunity to evaluate how easy the vendor will be to work with during an implementation and rollout.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

The list is presented in the order the responses were received in: 1) Andreas Wieland , Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School Successful supply chain management means that organizations are well-orchestrated in an end-to-end value network.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

Logility

JULY 21, 2022

Serving 4 million customers in 150 countries with a global team of 100,000 experts across more than 100 locations (manufacturing sites and distribution centers), Johnson Controls’ ability to plan is critical. ” The first step of the transformation focused on demand planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

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Logility

MAY 2, 2012

For wholesale distributors, inventory presents a challenging balancing act: holding too much wastes resources and risks obsolescence, while stocking too little can drive customers into the arms of your competition. The goal is to buy and stock as little inventory as possible, while still meeting all service level goals.

Supply Chain Optimization 103

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Kinaxis

MARCH 3, 2017

by Trevor Miles These were the words that popped out at me during an excellent presentation by Alex Brown of Xilinx during his keynote presentation. Recently my colleague covered an interview with Alex and it reminded me of his aptly titled presentation “Taming Complexity”. Let us put this into perspective.

Purchasing Skills 100

Purchasing Skills Forecasting Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Cycle stock is the most effectively managed through the successful implementation of production planning. Cycle stock is the management of stock required to cycle through production runs and procurement buys effectively. This planning technology is tricky to implement and many of the technologies are not up to the task.

Waste Reduction 150

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 150

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2015

In the second act of supply chain planning–tightly integrated ERP to supply chain planning–I was an industry analyst. I was an avid student of supply chain excellence; and in this role, I watched as best-of-breed solution after best-of-breed solution replaced with more complicated technology. I was a skeptic.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

To do this effectively, businesses need to carefully plan their inventory requirements and get a bird’s eye view of how their products move. This involves understanding customer buying behaviour trends, seasonal variations, production schedules, and more. Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template 4.

Inventory Reduction 119

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 26, 2015

I recently listened to a DuPont present on their redesign of the supply chain. The stated goal is to be more demand-driven. Despite the impact of the last down turn on the DuPont supply chain there are no initiatives to improve demand sensing. Instead, the presentation focused on making traditional processes move faster.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software 150

Logility

JANUARY 22, 2019

Planners need to contend with inconsistent consumer buying behavior, the need to satisfy multiple channels, complex sourcing options and proliferating “sub-seasons,” collections and assortments. Brand owners need a plan that uses both top-down and bottom-up inputs to create a “one-number plan” the entire organization can trust and use.

Supply Chain Design Software 113

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 11, 2017

It is obvious that the level of domain expertise and knowledge has contributed to a new class of trade promotion execution; and I have sympathy for the manufacturers who will be making decisions about TPx solution purchases in the next few years. They will undoubtedly be taxed in their effort to choose the right solution. Data Usage.

Vendor Strategies 110

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

I found two presentations that spoke to me. The first presented in June 2001 outlined where we were in supply chain and what we needed to do. The second presentation given in 2004, shared the results. To get a demand plan would take two days. In 2001, we were in trouble, but in 2004, we had made a lot of progress.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 26, 2025

This includes understanding analytics, creating engaging content, managing ad campaigns, and knowing how to grow a following strategically, including the best place to buy followers. Whether you’re using Excel, Google Sheets, or more advanced tools like SQL, Tableau, or Python, being able to work with data is a huge plus.

Buyer Training 59

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Our panel delved into the critical theme of “Bridging the gap between network planning and operational execution in production and service parts logistics.” Short-term visibility at the Purchase Order/ASN level is insufficient.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies 98

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The platform at present provides a unified network to 85,000+ brands, suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and banks for supply chain orchestration from source to delivery. Point Solutions : These tools are designed to address specific areas of the supply chain, such as logistics, demand planning, or order processing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides the second in a multi-part series addressing the renewed importance of production planning and operational excellence in this very uncertain and constantly changing business environment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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crisp

JUNE 29, 2022

His analysis covers buyer presentations, R&D, volume forecasting, and data for marketing. He also manages the S&OP (Sales & Operational Planning) process to align the organization around a single outlook, then works with the operations team to ensure retailers and distributors are properly stocked.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

The research presents some interesting data and asks the question – “Was Integrated Planning a Hoax?” The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. Demand Planning Implementations Are Faster with Fewer Issues Than Supply.

Supply Chain Planning Software 103

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 103

Logility

JUNE 23, 2014

The research presents some interesting data and asks the question – “Was Integrated Planning a Hoax?” The implementations were longer, the purchase costs were higher, and the functionality was less robust and lacking flexibility. Demand Planning Implementations Are Faster with Fewer Issues Than Supply.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Supply and Demand 100

IQMS

JULY 30, 2019

Earning a reputation for excellent product quality, on-time deliveries and production flexibility is the most proven growth catalyst there is. Proving yourself an excellent supplier is the path to growth every small business manufacturer is after today. Shop floor and production are often running on Microsoft Excel.

Supply Chain Planning Software 69

Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement Analytics Software Supply Chain Network Software 69

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 15, 2015

the route to Consumer programme brings together the product flow from plant to retailer to consumer activities at point of purchase, all to service the consumer experience Diageo is trying to create. Ivanka Janssen, Director Global Sales Operational Excellence, Diageo. “We The Route to Consumer is a huge initiative.

Supply Chain Planning 60

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Alloy

JANUARY 6, 2021

I believe that siloed data, siloed teams and inflexible legacy systems present the biggest hurdles in supply chain optimization. Both companies also provide excellent customer support. Users can evaluate the health of each point within the supply chain and understand how demand shifts impact upstream supply.

Alloy 98

Alloy Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software 98

ThroughPut

JUNE 19, 2024

How much should you produce or purchase at a time? Demand fluctuations and narrow profit margins further complicate matters. Why is Technology-led Demand Planning and Forecasting So Important for the F&B Industry? This question plagues decision-makers in the Food & Beverages (F&B) industry.

Supply and Demand 52

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Planning tips to unify supply chains. Create an adaptive unified buying process. “If you look at the typical buying process, it is bifurcated based on geography. If I am going to buy goods from this geography, then I use this process. Logistics personnel and supplier management pointers.

Inventory Reduction 75

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies 75

Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It encompasses the processes involved in purchasing, tracking, consuming, and relocating raw materials. While budgetary restrictions can stop you from taking advantage of volume discounts offered through bulk purchasing, holding too much inventory ties up cash flow that could be better used elsewhere in the business.

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Material Savings Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 1, 2022

More to the point, though, for S&OP to be effective, it matters not whether a company uses Excel spreadsheets or the latest best-of-breed sales and operations planning software. Whomever this person might be, they are responsible for creating a supply plan in the S&OP process.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 98

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Coupled with speed of innovation in various technologies – cloud, AI/ML, IoT, Edge – the current ecosystem presents a new set of challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders. A resilient, intelligent, and agile supply chain is the need of the hour and supply chain planning is the first step in building such capabilities.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 40

Taulia

JULY 5, 2021

We’ll conclude by evaluating the advantages of VMI for buyers and suppliers and present Taulia’s enhanced VMI offering. Taulia’s enhanced VMI solution While suppliers can be reluctant to join VMI programs, Taulia’s Inventory Management solution provides an excellent VMI alternative while retaining the benefits.

Vendor Strategies 52

Vendor Strategies Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 52

DynaSys

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Linkner’s guest keynote was on the second day of Gartner’s first annual Supply Chain Planning Summit , held at Denver’s sparkling new Gaylord Resort Nov 4-5 for the supply chain planner. Josh peppered his presentation with often humorous out-of-the-box examples of creativity from the supply chain world.

Gartner 8

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Logility: Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Logility assists global businesses with complex supply chains in sensing and responding to fluctuating market conditions. The platform is designed to enhance inventory management and provide accurate demand planning and forecasting, crucial for optimizing supply chain efficiency.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Companies that excel in demand forecasting can optimize their supply chain operations, reduce costs, increase profitability, and stay ahead of competitors in meeting customer needs while ensuring long-term success and resilience. What are the Differences Between Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting?

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MARCH 6, 2012

One of the greatest challenges that complex supply chains of the companies today face are accurate forecasting and demand planning. In this context, the social media can be leveraged effectively to analyze customer data and achieve more insight on forecasting, planning, scheduling and inventory management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 22

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP), is an excellent tool for running the business as a whole due to its ability to integrate finances, human resources, suppliers, clients, inventory management, and manufacturing. ERPs are excellent for the following predominant reasons: Cask management. Demand planning.

Inventory Management Software 111

Inventory Management Software Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software 111

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

Inventory Reduction 84

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Unleashed

JUNE 24, 2020

That means excelling in every interaction a company has with its customers. Providing excellent customer experience also means meeting customers where they are. Modern consumers want to use different devices and buy through various platforms. That’s regardless of the device they use or platform through which they buy.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Omnichannel Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 98

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

“While such benefits are laudable, they do present a significant downside: The efficiency-building measures promoted by S&OP can produce business plans that can be quite rigid, making it hard for organizations to respond to unexpected disruptions. Ensure your supply chain continuity plans address remote business operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

Let me caution, this was not o9’s fault, just an extension of companies unclear on how to buy planning systems and trying to grab bright and shiny objects. Don’t buy just because you think technology is cool. They asked, “How should we use o9?” My caution? Avoid bright and shiny objects. New Approaches.

Supply Chain Design Software 286

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