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Fresh Demand Planning: How AI Empowers Retailers

Logistics Viewpoints

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. There are various use cases of AI/ML for fresh demand planning of products, from producers to large grocery chains and even small delis in suburban Pennsylvania.

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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. He has managed onshore/offshore/war zone logistics as well as batch, continuous, and discrete manufacturing setups. Key Takeaways: Demand Planning in VUCA Times. About Ali Raza.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Demand Planning

QAD

According to Michigan State University , “demand planning is a supply chain management process of forecasting, or predicting, the demand for products to ensure they can be delivered and satisfy customers. Should demand planning be placed under supply chain management, sales, or finance?

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Editor’s Choice: The TikTok Effect on Demand Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Or, why you need demand planning for going viral on social media. Thanks to demand planning innovations, supply chain planners are detecting potential demand spikes before they become global phenomena – even when that data comes from outside sources, like TikTok or Google Trends.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. Join demand planning and SIOP expert Lisa Anderson for a riveting discussion evaluating the geopolitical landscape and looking at the bigger picture to create a path forward.

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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 Breaks Down During Recessions

Logistics Viewpoints

Demand planning is difficult in these circumstances. The post Demand Planning Breaks Down During Recessions appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Bonds had a yield curve inversion on August 14th. This often often signals a recession within about 14 months.