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The Forecasting Accuracy Bugaboo

Logistics Viewpoints

When it comes to running a company, when things break down executives have traditionally said “we need to improve our forecasting!” Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Unfortunately, most companies cannot, and will never be able to, consistently rely on highly accurate forecasts. Absolutely!

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What Does Good Look Like S&OP?

Supply Chain Shaman

Clear operating strategy and definition of supply chain excellence across plan, source, make and deliver. Most companies buy decision support technology, but do not redefine work to improve decisions. A shift from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard. Improved Forecast Value Added (FVA). Drives Value.

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Holding Ourselves Accountable for Business Results

Supply Chain Shaman

Implementation of Sales Forecasting. The focus on sales forecasting started shortly after Y2k. Few companies measured the impact on error and bias through the rigor of Forecast Value Added (FVA) analysis. While the input from sales on market trends is invaluable, sales should never be asked to forecast. The reason?

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Thriving In ‘The New Normal’ With 5 Demand Forecasting Models

ThroughPut

Step Up Demand Planning Efforts with a Robust Forecasting Model . Demand forecasting can be a game changer in today’s volatile environment. Infact, according to McKinsey , applying AI-driven demand forecasting to supply chain management can cut down errors by 20-50% and this helps reduce lost sales by 65%.

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How We Stubbed Our Toe in The Evolution of S&OP

Supply Chain Shaman

Orchestration enables companies to effectively manage trade-offs between source, make, deliver and sell.) Tight coupling of the supply chain forecast to the financial forecast will improve value. Demand latency is two-eight weeks delayed from consumption purchase to translate to an order. Don’t believe me?

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Meet The New Normal With 5 Demand Planning & Forecasting Methods

ThroughPut

Thriving In ‘The New Normal’ With 5 Demand Planning & Forecasting Methods. Do you remember the time when the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns were announced across the world, followed by the panic purchase of essentials to the point where supermarkets and grocery stores were left with empty shelves?

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Seven Mistakes You Wish Your CFO Had Not Made You Make

Supply Chain Shaman

Source E2open Shipping Index). As a result, focusing on cost and efficiency, and functional metrics throws the supply chain out of balance. Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. We started the conversation with sourcing. Focus on Cost. A Decline in Innovation.