ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

Its network encompasses a range of channels, including 24 brick-and-mortar boutiques, 17 shop-in-shops, an ecommerce site, and 10,000 authorized sellers and strategic partnerships with retail chains worldwide. This automated, AI-powered solution includes Demand Planning & Forecasting and Inventory Optimization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Forecasting 120

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. Starting to understand the issue with multi-tier demand planning?

Supply and Demand 345

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 345

BlueYonder

MARCH 26, 2020

As the impacts of the COVID-19 continue to evolve, consumers are faced with unprecedented disruptions to these basics while retailers are scrambling to understand impacts on their supply chain. The one constant, though, in all the chaos: retailers remain focused on servicing customers and keeping their employees working.

Retail 74

Retail Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Supply and Demand 74

CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 14, 2021

This is especially true in the retail space, as a surge in ecommerce and pandemic-driven demand volatility increased the rate of change in an already rapidly evolving industry. Increased reliance on the transportation spot market due to industry planning uncertainty. After that, they really don’t talk to each other.

Supply and Demand 47

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Demand Planning Software 47

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters industry specific commentary, we make the observation that retail industry sales and operations planning and demand support teams, given the current state of recent business financial performance, need to up their game in supply network inventory management agility and added responsiveness. .

Inventory Management Software 52

Inventory Management Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Inventory Management Inventory Reduction 52

o9 Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the meantime, customer preferences and shopping behavior keep changing, impacting the entire retail supply chain industry. A digital transformation of supply chain processes is key in maintaining margins and service amidst these changes so that retailers can quickly analyze, optimize, and evaluate complex decisions before taking action.

Modeling 52

Modeling Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction 52

Cognira

JANUARY 10, 2022

Uncertainty is the New Normal for Retailers. If 2020 and 2021 taught retailers anything, it’s that uncertainty is the new normal. We’ve seen uncertainty with demand , customer behavior , and the supply chain. For retailers, the old way of dealing with demand was to buy excess inventory to fulfill stores for a given period.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Waste Reduction Retail Manufacturing Procurement 40

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 238

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Demand Management 238

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The models are too different to drive a clear signal from sales activity to demand planning in the supply chain. Align Transportation Planning and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP). Functional optimization does not drive revenue or margin performance resilience for a manufacturing or retail company.

Supply Chain Planning Software 375

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Software 375

6 River Systems

AUGUST 19, 2020

Today, anyone can start a retail business with a couple of clicks on a laptop from a café. Manufacturing companies have the option of selling directly to consumers without the help of any retail middle men. Here are five supply chain management tips for the retail industry to bring in sustainable profits.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Sustainability 59

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

The USPS announced this week that it is raising rates for commercial and retail parcels from early October through late January. 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. Known as Section 204, the new list from the U.S.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 199

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

ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2016

For multi-channel retailers, it’s getting increasingly difficult to survive in “the Amazon jungle”. As Amazon invests relentlessly to boost its agility and drop its costs, retailers are also looking for ways to raise their game. Bob Ferrari of Supply Chain Matters recently pointed to The Sports Authority bankruptcy as one indication.

Optimization Software 180

Optimization Software Omnichannel Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 180

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. Retailers who create a waitlist for their high-end products may leverage shortages to their advantage, using exclusivity to justify higher prices.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

Locus

DECEMBER 1, 2021

As all kinds of shoppers re-enter the shops, companies have a hard time fulfilling this surging demand. With bottlenecks in manufacturing and rising labor shortages in transporting goods, businesses struggle to counter toy shortage. Many retailers are reserving trucking spaces or ships and doing their best to counter the toy shortage.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Retail Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

Enterra Insights

AUGUST 16, 2022

The staff at GlobalTranz notes, “Last mile logistics is among the most misunderstood parts of transportation networks. … An increase in online shopping has furthered the trend, creating greater demand for warehouses to hold ordered items. For that reason, retailers continue to look for innovative ways to reduce costs.

Innovation 130

Innovation Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 130

The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. The New Retail Paradigm with Ali Raza. Webinar – Demand Planning in VUCA Times with Ali Raza. About Seth Page. Key Takeaways: Supply Chain: Cash or Trash. This approach minimizes waste and maximizes profitability. Seth Page LinkedIn. ThroughPut.ai.

Supply Chain Planning Software 181

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply and Demand Agile and Lean Supply Chain 181

crisp

MAY 3, 2022

The term “supply chain” went from a niche concept to a household phrase as the pandemic and other disruptions have made it difficult for retailers and brands to get products into consumers’ hands. This ultimately keeps shelves stocked while minimizing fire drills and improving transportation efficiency. Using data to deliver the goods.

Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Innovation 97

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

End users – supply chain practitioners working for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers – can attend for free. Ecommerce and omnichannel was already growing more than twice as fast as traditional retail. Machine learning has been used to improve demand forecasting since the early 2000s. So, what are the mega trends?

Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Supply Chain Planning 288

Consumer Goods Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2016

CPG manufacturers are faced with an ever-changing set of demands from their retailer customers, and small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are feeling the bite perhaps most of all. In particular, demand-planning, inventory, and transportation have become areas with no margin of error.

Retail 36

Retail Supply and Demand Manufacturing Supply Chain Planning Software 36

ThroughPut

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Businesses can access historical data, market trends, and other external factors and, by plugging in predictive analytics, gain invaluable insights that streamline inventory management, demand forecasting, transportation planning, risk mitigation, and overall decision-making processes. Let’s check out the most common use cases.

Predictive Analytics 52

Predictive Analytics Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 52

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4 percent and 6 percent in 2023, meaning sales will reach between $5.13 This puts a lot of strain on retailers when it comes to omni-channel fulfillment. trillion and $5.23 trillion this year. trillion to $1.43

Optimal Sourcing 249

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 249

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The demand was set by either advertising, seasonal cycles or spikes due to new “hot items”. Just as retailers and suppliers have made adjustments, a different kind of disruption has been taking place, and picking up momentum. I saw in O’Marah’s article that major retailer Walmart has teamed with Google to be part of Google Express.

Supply Chain Planning Software 239

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

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Demand for electricity and natural gas is down 20-25% globally as remote workers shelter in place and operate offices in their homes. Retail dock doors were a formidable constraint as grocery sales increased 30%. Similarly, demand planning based on order history is not equal to the challenge.

Supply Chain Planning Software 381

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 381

SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) Examples Across Industries Retail Industry Retailers leverage third-party service providers, external manufacturing systems (EMS), and supply chain IT services (RFID, IoT, barcoding, etc.), Woolworths, a prominent Australian retailer, utilizes SCaaS to optimize its supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 94

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 94

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Beery concluded that the best transformation projects would be, one, improved supply chain planning. The second goal was to work with a fourth party logistics (4PL) partner that had invested in cutting-edge transportation management and visibility solutions. The company chose 4Flow to do transportation planning and execution in Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 207

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 207

SupplyPike

MAY 21, 2020

Doing market research before rolling out the product into the market or using recurring offers is also likely to boost demand expectations. In the latter part of 2011, apparel retailer JC Penney rolled out a daily low-price model. The reason for this was unstable customer demand due to consistently fluctuating prices.

Price Reduction 98

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 98

ToolsGroup

JUNE 27, 2022

Vertical Integration in Retail. Necessity of Supply Chain Planning Software in Vertical Integration. And at the front of your supply chain, you’ve got your distribution and retail outlets that put the product into the hands of the end consumer. So Scoops acquires its supplier or its retailer but not another manufacturer.

Price Reduction 156

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2014

In my work at Clorox we were starting to ship to Walmart using Retail Link. In the pilot, we were able to see retailer flows. Most companies’ demand-planning systems do not allow easy integration of retail data; and the connection to the planning systems requires an unwanted redesign that most companies try to avoid.

Supply and Demand 285

Supply and Demand Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 285

QAD

MAY 7, 2020

Increase Demand Planning Accuracy. There are plenty of disruptive events and situations that affect product demand planning including seasonal trends, customer buying patterns, unexpected weather events and competitive product innovation. Boost Global Supply Chain Visibility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 115

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand 115

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 7, 2020

Slash wasteful expediting costs and miles: When you better anticipate customer demand, you reduce the need to expedite with LTL and air freight, along with costly in-network transfers from warehouse to warehouse. Efficient supply chain planning reduces wasted fuel and transportation capacity. It’s estimated that the U.S.

Inventory Reduction 194

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Waste Reduction Vendor Strategies 194

Enterra Insights

JULY 14, 2020

You don’t have to be a faithful follower of the retail sector to know it’s in trouble. The media was focusing on the so-called Retail Apocalypse long before the novel coronavirus pandemic burst on the scene. Retail is anything but dead. The changing retail landscape. The pandemic only made things worse.

Omnichannel 100

Omnichannel Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 30, 2022

With one client, a company that sells electronics products used by retailers around the world, Ms. This customer’s retail customers included some of the largest retailers in the world. Following production, Jabil shipped the final products directly to their customer’s retail customers. They were only doing four turns.

Supply and Demand 41

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Design Software 41

The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a fundamental process that all retail, manufacturing and consumer products companies should have in place. Surprisingly, many companies do not have a process to formally balance product supply with product demand. by Brewster Smith, Project Manager, Tompkins International.

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 100

Unleashed

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Small businesses have often struggled with order fulfilment and with the current demands of today’s global shoppers, it is more challenging than ever to create an efficient and effective order fulfilment system. Demand planning. Transport and logistics. An Introduction to BOPIS for Retailers. Related posts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 53

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Forecasting Software 53

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

In this context, Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has demonstrated a highly successful and integrated Walmart supply chain, propelling its growth and dominance in the retail industry. By employing these technologies, Walmart gains valuable insights into customer buying behavior, sales trends, and inventory levels.

Inventory Reduction 79

Inventory Reduction Vendor Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction 79

Logility

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Dorm refrigerators and microwaves can be bought from a variety of retailers, both online and in-store. By the number of ads and sales I was pummeled with it became clear that every one of these retailers knew that I would be needing these products in the next few weeks.

Optimal Sourcing 127

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Purchasing Skills 127