Eliminating Excel in Purchasing Forecasting Procurement Analytics Supply and Demand 
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 21, 2024
In follow-up qualitative interviews, one of the largest issues with organizational alignment was metric definition and a clear definition of supply chain excellence. To manage continuous improvement, companies need a clear definition of excellence and organizational alignment to that goal. What Drives Value?
Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. I know that your primary focus is procurement. The distribution models were never tested when implemented.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 2, 2023
A large consumer products manufacturer with nine Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) instances and several divisions wanted to discuss forecasting. The planning team was defending the status quo without questioning current practices and how to improve them.) What Is a Forecast Anyway? Let’s start with the basics.
Logility
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Demand forecasting plays a crucial role in business success, as it helps predict customer demand and plan inventory effectively. However, traditional forecasting methods often fall short in accuracy. With the advent of artificial intelligence, demand forecasting has undergone a significant transformation.”
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MARCH 15, 2023
Manufactures are continuously faced with the challenge of forecasting how much (raw material) to purchase and how much (finished goods) to produce. Failure to effectively address this challenging question can result in enormous inefficiencies caused by misalignment of demand and supply throughout the supply chain.
ShipBob
OCTOBER 24, 2022
Maybe you only have a slight understanding of demand for your products. Forecasting projections is one of the toughest things to get right. Whether your brand is experiencing gradual sales or is in high-growth mode , we’ll walk you through some tips to improve your ability to forecast demand. Demand forecasting FAQs.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 27, 2023
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. How much will demand be impacted?
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
360 
Let's personalize your content