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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning. Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). Regional companies outperform global brands in all but two industries in the market. Changing an industry is tough.

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Fashion Industry Challenges Require Elegant Demand Planning

ToolsGroup

While sophisticated supply chain planning is a necessity for any industry with complex demand, the fashion industry is particularly tricky due to high variety and segmentation (by type of consumer, sales channel, demographic, etc.), Demand planning for direct and indirect channels. trillion U.S.

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What are the Differences Between Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting?

ThroughPut

In supply chain management, accurately distinguishing between demand planning and demand forecasting is essential yet challenging. The consequences of conflating demand planning with demand forecasting are significant, impacting inventory management, customer satisfaction, and financial health.

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Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza

The Logistics of Logistics

Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. Ali Raza and Joe Lynch discuss demand planning in VUCA times. Ali comes from a deep academic and real-world industrial operations in process simulations and operations management. Key Takeaways: Demand Planning in VUCA Times. About Ali Raza.

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With ToolsGroup Demand Planning Software, DAB Pumps Streamlines Forecasting Processes for an Improved Customer Experience

ToolsGroup

Our flexible, customer-oriented approach helps us set the standard for service and innovation in the water technology industry,” said Ilaria Mercanzin, Group Demand & Resources Planning Manager.

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AI in Demand Planning — Are You Utilizing Your Full Potential?

BlueYonder

Not only is manual scenario planning a tedious and time-consuming job, but it also often results in suboptimal decisions because too many granular scenarios or too few wide scenarios were created — missing critical levers and decision points. However, identifying the right influencing factors in demand planning is easier said than done.

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Revolutionize Your Supply Chain With Cognitive Demand Planning: Insights From 2023 Survey

BlueYonder

A recent survey of demand planners’ concerns and day-to-day experiences sheds light on the challenges faced by planning teams today and highlights the pressing need for innovative solutions to solve for them. And Blue Yonder Orchestrator, our generative AI, is helping to onboard the next generation of demand planners.