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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. In the industry, supply-centric techniques reign with lots of bravado and messaging on control towers, Demand-driven Materials Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and generative AI. Clear mission.) I think so.

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Probabilistic Forecasting: The Future of Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

Advanced supply chain planning software leverages these probability distributions to optimize inventory targets, balancing service levels against carrying costs with mathematical precision. Real-World Success: Demand Planning & Supply Planning Results Industry research supports the effectiveness of probabilistic forecasting.

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Advanced Supply Chain Planning with Probabilistic Forecasting

ToolsGroup

Advanced supply chain planning software leverages these probability distributions to optimize inventory targets, balancing service levels against carrying costs with mathematical precision. Real-World Success: Demand Planning & Supply Planning Results Industry research supports the effectiveness of probabilistic forecasting.

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Managing Supply Chain Planning in the World of Scarcity

Supply Chain Shaman

The waste included: Negative Forecast Value Added (FVA) in demand planning. In 85% of organizations that I work with, conventional demand planning processes increase forecast error. This is amplified across the supply chain into an exponential impact on inventory and planned orders for manufacturing.

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Ciavarella Pneumatici Selects ToolsGroup to Revolutionize Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

This strategic partnership aims to improve demand planning efficiency, optimize inventory performance, and elevate service levels. The company’s dynamic approach and commitment to innovation have fueled its expansion to five strategically located warehouses, enabling comprehensive coverage of Central and Southern Italy.

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ToolsGroup Recognized as a Clear Industry Leader by QKS Group Review for Redefining Probabilistic Forecasting and Powering Proactive Orchestration

ToolsGroup

The review evaluates vendors on their ability to deliver probabilistic forecasting, which QKS notes, “is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s the bare minimum for retail demand planning and supply chain resilience.” For more available research, please visit [link].

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Overcome Manufacturing Supply Chain Challenges with Digital Planning

ToolsGroup

The manufacturing industry has a strong heritage of adopting game-changing technologies to deliver higher quality products more efficiently. In a recent KPMG study, 69% of manufacturing CEOs say acting with agility is “the new currency of business; if we’re too slow, we will be bankrupt.”