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Thoughts. Selecting Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Shaman

I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. How can I improve the process of software selection?

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The Supply Chain Merry-Go-Around

Supply Chain Shaman

My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the supply chain planning market. Logility, a conservative company supply chain planning technology, historically had no debt and cash reserves of more than 80M, is undervalued in this deal.

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Probabilistic Forecasting: The Future of Supply Chain Planning

ToolsGroup

In the fast-paced world of modern supply chains, traditional forecasting methods fall short. Probabilistic forecasting is revolutionizing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization by significantly improving forecast accuracy and decision-making across distribution networks.

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Step Past AI Hype Drive Real Value

Supply Chain Shaman

Building a software company is hard work. Most of the business networks were hollowed out by venture capitalists or purchased by opportunists. The business network market is in need of innovation.) Try to gain an understanding of how technological advancements can improve work. I am speaking to many that are ill equipped.

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Reinventing Supply Chains: Focus on Human Factors

Supply Chain Shaman

Technology can change or even improve work. Companies today making a fundamental mistake: they are attempting to automate current processes with AI versus challenging and redefining work. Today, in supply chain planning, this could not be further from reality. What’s missing? This bearish attitude is well-founded.

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Do Digital Your Way. Sidestep the Supply Chain Conquistadors

Supply Chain Shaman

In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supply chain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. Supply Chain 4.0.

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Battered by Fierce Winds. Will E2open Survive?

Supply Chain Shaman

This notice of the Rodanthe house purchase by the National Park Service was listed in my news feed above an article that Elliott Management Partners announced a confirmed 13.8% Software Survival in Battered Seas? This SPAC improved the management team’s pockets and gave E2open funds for a buying spree. The problem?