Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

They can adjust quantities and generate supplier replenishment orders in PDF or Excel as needed. In this version, there’s no automation around managing promotions, so demand planners need to get involved in adjusting the forecasts for promotions. The platform serves the needs of different levels of resource availability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Source E2open Shipping Index). Today, only 4% of companies are the first to buy new technology—a 40% decline from post Y2K in 2001. Lucas had a team that dictated sourcing based on excel spreadsheet analysis to reduce cost and improve tax efficiency. Unfortunately, excel spreadsheets drive 93% of supply chain decisions.

Procurement Analytics 195

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. Here’s why a structured approach is important: Efficiency A structured department creates a clear division of labor and defines processes for procurement, production, distribution, and returns.

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 74

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 2, 2020

When compared to the S&OP plan, how did the mix change? What was the cost of sales for the products shipped? How does this compare to the S&OP plan? How does this compare to the S&OP plan? How did the changing mix of the orders shipped change inventory buffers at suppliers?

Supply Chain Design Software 258

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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 team was not calibrated on the role of forecasting and the basics around process excellence. What Is a Forecast Anyway? Let’s start with the basics.

Supply and Demand 363

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 22, 2016

Shifting demand increases cost and complexity while shaping demand increases market share or baseline forecast demand for the product. It starts with the needs of the customer’s customer and flows through the extended supply network. There are many misconceptions that must be challenged: 1) Demand Management Is Forecasting.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? These are three examples: Rule 3.1:

Waste Reduction 274

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

In addition to environmental benefits, companies that implement supply chain planning with sustainability also reduce supply chain costs associated with storage, shipping, and expiring products. Breaking up with Excel: Digital Sales Planning Success with Concord Foods. Webinar: Register Now. Solutions for supply chain sustainability.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 40

Arkieva

JANUARY 6, 2017

The ABCDs of an Excellent Supply Chain. In this 2-part Supply chain strategy post , the Managing Director at Solventure – Bram Desmet, discusses the key elements of an excellent supply chain. So, as I sit down to write this blog, I wonder what are some of the things that make supply chains excellent? Please subscribe here.

Inventory Reduction 61

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

Let’s start with the COVID impact. Semiconductor manufacturing consumes 10% of the island’s water supply. Let’s Start With Demand. Yet, few are willing to raise their hands and admit that current demand planning processes of forecasting based on order or shipments do not work. ” I laughed.

Modeling 280

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 280

Logility

JULY 21, 2022

It’s incredibly complicated to pinpoint when an order will ship and when it will arrive. There’s no way you can orchestrate a value stream until you’ve got it all integrated,” Scrimgeour said. And with an annual multi-billion spend on 6,000 vendors, approaches may vary based on the supplier’s size.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Before we look at the barriers to optimal inventory and the possible ways to eliminate or overcome them, let’s be clear on what inventory optimisation means—because misconceptions do abound. That’s why, for most companies with products to sell, high service levels are a critical goal. 2: Forecast Accuracy.

Modeling 95

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Supply Chain Insights

AUGUST 29, 2017

Demand signals include shopping trends, digital footprints of shopping online or looking at recipes, talking to their neighbors and friends on social media, buying habits, and consumption data. As we begin to better link the forecast, order management, shipping, transportation and retail execution, things will continue to improve.

Supply Chain Planning Software 95

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 95

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

Q: Is it only inventory disrupting the agility resulting from inaccurate forecasts by S&OP? Is it S&OP? Also, invest time in improving the cross-functional processes of revenue management, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Supplier Development. Tips on Executing Agility Well.

Supply Chain Design Software 229

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 229

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As we are often asked about KPIs for inventory management , that’s what we’re going to focus on in this particular post. That’s because the faster you sell your inventory, the lower your company’s holding costs such as utilities, rent, insurance, shrinkage, and other related expenditure.

Inventory Reduction 76

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ThroughPut

APRIL 6, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Demand forecasting. With an optimized supply chain system in place, manufacturers can significantly benefit from accurate planning and forecasting demand. What is a supply chain optimization software?

Optimal Sourcing 59

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6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Building supply chain resilience isn’t a new goal, but it’s become a primary focus for supply chain leaders in the wake of the pandemic crisis, particularly in the hardest-hit industries, such as food and beverage. It’s also becoming law, from pharmaceutical serialization to US FDA food safety.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 116

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ThroughPut

APRIL 2, 2020

It goes beyond just maximizing the overall supply chain performance in terms of material delivery excellence. Demand forecasting. With an optimized supply chain system in place, manufacturers can significantly benefit from accurate planning and forecasting demand. What is a Supply chain optimization software?

Optimal Sourcing 52

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 11, 2021

But shortages are anathema , because it’s too easy for your customers to buy from competitors if you can’t fulfil their needs—and once customers defect, you might never get them back. For a fledgling ecommerce business, rudimentary forecasting and planning methods can be sufficient to guide tactics and ensure supply and demand are balanced.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

It took us three years to right the ship. The ATT forecasting process at that time was best described as a séance. We started with Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR). The actual retailer orders were different than the retailer forecasts. The second presentation given in 2004, shared the results.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Sebastian Jungels @seb_jungels Sebastian is a co-founder at KAPUA , an enterprise SaaS provider, where he helps companies to improve their forecasting accuracy and speed. Here’s some research on this topic. So, my answer would be the single biggest supply chain problem is forecasting accuracy as part of S&OP.

Supply Chain Planning Software 96

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

To accomplish this, you require the skills of supply chain experts who can manage the complexity and difficulties of today’s global supply chains. Francine has been an Interim (project) manager and senior business analyst with a track record in Operational Excellence, Process Design and Data Analysis.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Howard noted that “Ben’s group doesn’t forecast perfectly, and it may also be a supply or quality problem, but the Geo Lead is the person who gets other engaged and brings all discipline together at once. Lenovo has predictive models in planning and forecasting around run rates, seasonality, key deals with clients, etc.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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6 River Systems

JUNE 10, 2019

To help you determine what tactics, processes, technologies and practices are a must-have in a winning supply chain strategy, we reached out to a panel of supply chain professionals and asked them to answer this question: “What’s the single most effective way to create a winning supply chain strategy?”

Sourcing Strategies 88

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

I believe that it is an analogy for what is happening in today’s supply chain market. If I do an excellent job at safety stock management, my company will have the right levels of inventory. Only 30% of the world’s population is vaccinated. Today, there are forty-five large ships off of the port of Long Beach.

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