CHAINalytics

JULY 21, 2020

For those of us in the industry, we knew … The post Pivot from B2B to B2C with Retail-Optimized Packaging appeared first on Chainalytics.

Packaging 79

Packaging Supply Chain Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies Retail 79

QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

That is what Demand Planning is all about. And that’s where Demand Planning solutions play an essential role. Given the importance of an accurate forecast, the BOSS Magazine named demand planning software the number 3 trend in Supply Chain to watch out for in the upcoming 2024.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Quicker response times, pick efficiency as well as packaging requirements are very different from what CPG operations are accustomed to. Consumer-Oriented Demand Planning. Neglecting the necessary considerations of the supply chain can lead to problems for D2C, including complaints from unsatisfied consumers, the C in D2C.

Modeling 202

Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Modeling 202

AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Efficient inventory management Demand Forecasting: Use demand analytics to predict demand more accurately, thus reducing overstocking or stockouts. See how a manufacturing giant revamped their demand planning with AIMMS. Over time, reduced packaging costs will accumulate substantial savings.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Waste Reduction 156

Bristlecone

MAY 26, 2020

With Bristlecone IBP90 Business (IBP90B), organizations can achieve rapid time-to-value with SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) – which unifies demand, supply and financial planning in the cloud to automate processes, enhance visibility, increase agility and optimize inventory. Demand Planning. Technology.

SAP 52

SAP Packaging S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

(The planning team was defending the status quo without questioning current practices and how to improve them.) The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” Starting to understand the issue with multi-tier demand planning? Demand is a tough subject.

Supply and Demand 358

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 358

Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Stakeholders who care about forecasting in demand planning care about accuracy, and usually will not accept a new forecasting method unless it is rigorously validated against known forecasting benchmarks with proven accuracy. In this way, forecast accuracy trends can be leveraged in adjusting demand planning.

Forecasting 260

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 260

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

JUNE 23, 2020

an authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Toronto-based Rubikloud, a disruptive, emerging provider of AI solutions that automate supply chain prescriptive analytics and decision-making in the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.

Supply and Demand 40

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Retail Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Even high-volume consumer packaged products with well-understood seasonality established over decades continue to experience high near-term forecast error rates. Consider adding demand sensing to your planning mix. For Logility, demand sensing resides inside the demand planning process. Competitive tactics.

Supply and Demand 175

Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Inventory Reduction 175

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 2, 2022

Mike has a degree in Marketing from Iowa State University and over 30 years of experience leading teams in Demand Planning, Inventory Control, Automated Storage Retrieval Warehouses & Transportation. A second plant was opened in Hangzhou, China, to manufacture and package products for that market. About Mary Kay.

Supply Chain Software 242

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 242

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 28, 2013

Within an organization, the words “Demand Planning” stir emotions. Seldom do we find a team excited about demand planning. They want to improve demand planning, but they remain skeptical that they can ever be successful in improving the process. Usually, it is not a mild reaction. It is too simplistic.

Supply and Demand 239

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Demand Management 239

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Introduction We’ve written quite a few articles on specific aspects of demand planning, but we’ve never written an introductory piece for beginners or those looking for a refresher course. We plan to do this for sales and operations planning (S&OP) and some other areas of supply chain planning as well.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

DynaSys

AUGUST 12, 2021

Now that you’ve made the decision to implement a demand planning cycle as well as gathered your clean data in one place, your next step is to ensure that the different functions of your business are collaborating effectively. This is a crucial component of your demand plan. . The demand planning cycle.

Supply and Demand 52

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

Refining planning through frequent and accurate forecasts Growth through acquisitions in the consumer goods industry often brings overlapping product portfolios and internal communication struggles that lead to lower customer fill rates, excess inventory, and revenue loss.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

Logility

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Although I am fully aware of the product proliferation trend driven by customer segmentation, it is still eye watering to see that a store would carry 13 different varieties of olives or 48 different brand/package combinations of toilet paper. Some private label manufacturers leverage point-of-sale (POS) data provided by the retailer.

Modeling 200

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Optimization 200

BlueYonder

MARCH 12, 2024

Manufacturers of consumer products — including packaged goods, food and beverages, and life sciences — face both opportunities and challenges. Product sales figures are on the rise, with the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector realizing 10% growth in 2023. But much of this growth can be attributed to price increases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 70

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 70

crisp

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The team uses up-to-date sales data to purchase plastic credits and efficiently source raw materials for their sustainable packaging. To execute a recent product and packaging change, Shelby used historical data in Crisp to find all retail customers who previously ordered the SKU and provide them with the updated UPC code and name.

Supply and Demand 98

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Food Demand Planning Software 98

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Franklin Sorts buys deflated balls, packaging material, and a ball pump. Those materials come into their distribution center in Memphis where they inflate the balls, use a die cut machine to create the packaging, and then kit the ball and pump into the custom-made box. Initially, Ms. Prior to this process, Ms.

Security 198

Security Supply Chain Planning Jordan Forecasting 198

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Extending understanding and insight into market-driven demand planning, your organization and your extended supply network can influence process improvement, operational sustainability, employee engagement, and digital transformation. Data-driven, collaborative supply network.

S&OP 130

S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Optimal Sourcing 130

DynaSys

APRIL 4, 2019

Let’s talk about the future of Demand Planning” and it obviously struck a chord with many people as it was standing room only at the back! I was in the Demand Planning role myself for 10 years so it’s an area still very close to my heart.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning 75

Logility

MARCH 19, 2021

Drilling down, you’ll learn that demand planning, inventory, replenishment, manufacturing and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) capabilities are the building blocks of supply chain planning excellence. This presents a perfect opportunity to simplify packaging and finally reduce SKUs, resulting in fewer set-ups.

Beverage 144

Beverage Food Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 144

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

The company’s Sail ’27 mission is the second iteration of a plan to “brew for a better today and tomorrow,” plotting a roadmap for a future based on the concept of zero: Zero carbon footprint, zero farming footprint, zero packaging waste, zero water waste, zero irresponsible drinking, and a zero-accident culture.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 100

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

In today’s supply chain management systems, machine learning algorithms implemented by data scientists are used at every step of the strategic planning process. This includes production planning, procurement planning, and goes all the way up to demand planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Data 96

Logility

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

McCain has shown impressive leadership as she has lead supply chain and customer experience at Berry Global, and now has moved into a business lead role as vice president, healthcare, North America, for the Consumer Packaging International Division. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Logility Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 26

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

It was being used at the time for everything from bridge painting to package sorting. Wider assortments, multiple versions of packaging and a completely different kind of customer relationship are required. The demand was set by either advertising, seasonal cycles or spikes due to new “hot items”.

Supply Chain Planning Software 239

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 239

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 10, 2015

Competition has intensified dramatically and is driving beer brewers to provide a wider array of product, flavor, package and beverage choices. This is reinforced by increasingly demanding consumers continuously calling for new tastes and styles of beers. Large retailers may also require customized packaging, increasing the SKU count.

Industrial 120

Industrial Industry Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sokolovsky explains, “Legacy shippers have fixed routes their drivers travel the same day, no matter who is receiving packages or how many are on their trucks. ” That is exactly why you can expect to see continued innovations in all last mile logistics areas from demand planning, to warehouse operations, to delivery.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

Sokolovsky explains, “Legacy shippers have fixed routes their drivers travel the same day, no matter who is receiving packages or how many are on their trucks. ” That is exactly why you can expect to see continued innovations in all last mile logistics areas from demand planning, to warehouse operations, to delivery.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

Traditional demand planning based on historical order patterns is obsolete. Build a data lake and implement demand sensing technologies to drive replenishment based on local market conditions. Make sure that the products should be in the product line and focus on platform rationalization and package simplification.

Supply Chain Design Software 352

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 352

ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

That’s never going to compete with Amazon—not only its existing footprint, but in light of its new investments in logistics that include localized fulfillment sites, global trade services, and even sea and air cargo transport—like its May 5 announcement of plans to double its fleet of leased Boeing 767 freight jets for package deliveries.

Optimization Software 180

Optimization Software Omnichannel Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 180

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

USPS is raising rates on packages during the holiday season. Uber Eats teams up with Office Depot for on-demand school supplies. Retail customers will see increases ranging from 30 cents to more than $6, depending on the weight of the package and the distance it must travel. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 199

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 199

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The evolution towards autonomous planning has gained speed over the last two years, and we already see businesses moving from human-in-the-loop decision-making to fully autonomous decisions on daily operational plans such as store replenishment, warehouse procurement, transportation planning, production planning, and order fulfillment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 193

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Similarly, demand planning based on order history is not equal to the challenge. In contrast, one of Mary’s competitors is piloting a cognitive computing platform to sense baseline lift, redefining assortment by region, and generating monthly demand shaping plans by individual retailer.

Supply Chain Planning Software 395

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 395

QAD

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Other recent examples include Mercedes-Benz’s pilot project for using blockchain to track CO2 emissions and Perrier’s program winners for developing sustainable and circular packaging solutions. Demand Planning allows manufacturers to more accurately identify where, when, and how much future customer demands will affect the business.

Waste Reduction 145

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 145

Logility

MAY 12, 2020

Then as is now, there are certain critical components of a strong supply chain planning foundation. In supply chain planning that equates to developing robust demand planning capabilities. A highly accurate forecast of demand makes all supply chain planning and execution more efficient and effective.

Supply Chain Planning Software 134

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 134

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 8, 2017

This is despite the fact that the use of retail channel data is a significantly better demand signal for inventory management, on-shelf reliability, and forecast/demand planning accuracy. It is designed for consumer packaged goods and food/beverage leaders interested in building outside-in processes.

Supply and Demand 150

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design 150

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2021

They produce a wide range of products for the automotive, construction, engineering, and packaging industries. So, what is “connected planning?” Dr. Lassen views Anaplan – their connected planning tool – as a cloud-based, business planning platform capable of doing multidimensional planning with very fast solve times. .:

Supply Chain Planning Software 264

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Negotiating Skills 264