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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. Re-implement demand planning, trade promotion management, and revenue/price management together to improve the baseline demand signal. What are functional metrics?

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Just Jump

Supply Chain Shaman

We explore the concept of holistic inventory strategies focused on the form and function of inventory. The class discovers the current blackholes of the supply chain (direct procurement and contract manufacturing. The answer is not as simple as connecting Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to Advanced Planning (APS).

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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

So to put the team at ease, I spoke, “Let’s test your demand planning model to see if you can be successful with your current approach.” The Company’s demand planning group was in finance, and the group had little knowledge of the difference between supply chain and financial forecasting.

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Supply Chain Department – A Typical Structure

SCMDOJO

In essence, a structured supply chain department as described in the blog can help you deliver the right supply chain strategy and goals which helps cost reduction, improve customer service, on-time delivery, and better working capital. Watch What is Marketing Procurement? on our SCMDOJO YouTube Channel!

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What is Supply Chain Management? A Guide to Success

SCMDOJO

It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation. A well-established sourcing strategy helps businesses secure the best quality materials at the most competitive prices. Effective warehousing strategies ensure that goods are properly stored, organized, and readily available for distribution when needed.

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The Role of IT in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Procurement Management. Procurement is one of the most important parts of supply chain management because it determines which suppliers you work with and how much they charge for their products or services. Demand Planning. As a result, you can eliminate paper-based processes and reduce errors due to manual data entry.

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Demand Planning Software: Your Comprehensive Guide 

Logility

Good forecasting leads to good demand planning —and good demand planning means better profitability. That’s why it’s essential to be sure you’re equipping your organization with the right demand planning software. Here are our answers to some of the most common questions about demand planning software.