ThroughPut

JULY 6, 2021

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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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Traditionally the holiday shopping season has been a make-or-break time for retailers. It’s still important, but Lauren Thomas ( @laurenthomas ) reports, “Coresight Research … says the holiday season is becoming ‘less important’ for retailers, with more shopping taking place online throughout the year.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Taming Supply Chain Bullwhips with DemandAI+ Bullwhip effect is a common term used in supply chain to describe how a small change in consumer purchasing pattern or a change in any demand pattern that can cause significantly large impacts to supply. Excel-based tools lack these capabilities.

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Logility

MAY 25, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable global market, the secret to maintaining a competitive edge lies in a key area—robust inventory control techniques. It’s no longer a luxury but a necessity, a critical cog in the wheel of successful supply chain management and warehousing. billion each year.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. Accurate forecasts are essential for maintaining inventory balance, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving financial stability. What is Demand Forecasting?

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Recently, I hosted the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit. Allyson Hatfield, demand planner at MARS Petcare presented. In our research, we find that 72% of planners primarily depend on Excel and desktop analysis despite the rollout of advanced platforms for planning in 92% of manufacturers with greater than 5B$ in revenue.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. My lessons learned from doing ten years of analysis include the following: Lack of Supply Chain Economies of Scale.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 12, 2023

Recent reports have highlighted the challenges many retailers are having with excess inventory. With supply chain disruptions continuing, purchasing more stock in advance to meet the forecasted upturn in demand made perfect sense. So, what can retailers do about this?

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

The award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage. The award recognizes outstanding executives whose accomplishments offer a roadmap for other leaders looking to leverage supply chain for competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

Exploring the world of AI tools for supply chain and logistics can be quite overwhelming. That’s why we put together this guide – to help you get a glimpse of the best AI tools for supply chain and logistics, how to implement these tools, what to take care of and more. Best AI Tools for Supply Chain and Logistics 1.

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ThroughPut

MAY 1, 2023

or the planners who are managing super-complex supply chains that include everything from your tiered suppliers, inventory to logistics and sales, the pressure has literally gone through the roof. Yes, we live in an era where demand drives supply. Are we able to intuitively align inventory to match demand?

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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 Center of Excellence at the company wanted to improve base-level capabilities but struggled to move forward due to the traditional views of the planning team, which they felt were self-serving.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 6, 2021

So your company is looking to reduce costs, and you’ve been asked to contribute by reducing your inventory cost. That makes sense – inventory is one of the most capital intensive areas for any product business. Here we explain how you can do this with 16 cost reduction strategies in inventory management?that

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Logility

APRIL 6, 2020

The retail industry, like many others, has been upended by Covid-19. The focus for all fashion retailers is inventory. Below we will examine inventory + a new retail outlook for 2020. The focus for all fashion retailers is inventory. Below we will examine inventory + a new retail outlook for 2020.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Many major challenges of 2021—capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortage—are rolling over into 2022 and, in addition, the environment and machine learning are becoming more important for logistics and supply chain professionals. Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. Here’s what to look for in 2022.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

The Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with even greater potential ahead. SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 28, 2023

The following is a continuation of a supply chain technology thought leadership education series developed in collaboration with Replan. Such an environment requires manufacturing and supply chain processes to be able to more proactively sense, pivot and respond to market changes.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 30, 2021

Consumer shopping habits have changed significantly due to COVID-19, impacting retailers through 2020. Modern retailers need to adjust to anticipate what consumers will be buying, at what frequency, and through what channel. With advances for AI in inventory management, an increasing array of solutions are now available.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 13, 2024

My takeaway is a serious concern by attendees on the impact of SAP RISE on global supply chains. Definition: “The RISE with SAP offering includes an AI-powered cloud ERP that’s managed and optimized by SAP. On the top of mind for many retail and consumer goods executives is the looming forced upgrade by SAP named RISE.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Step Up Demand Planning Efforts with a Robust Forecasting Model . With the pandemic leaving a deep impact, organizations need to now be better prepared to gain end-to-end visibility across demand and supply chains, especially with their level of preparedness to adapt to sudden changes in demand.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Effective inventory tracking is a critical component of inventory management. There are two main ways businesses can track inventory: manually, using spreadsheets and logbooks; or automated, using inventory software systems. What is inventory tracking? It helps to reduce inventory shrinkage and loss.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 16, 2022

Esther is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , an ecommerce fulfillment platform that helps brands meet their customers’ post-purchase expectations. She was also included in Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s list of “Women in Supply Chain” About Flowspace. About Esther Kestenbaum Prozan.

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ShipBob

MARCH 2, 2023

How people feel when they interact with your business influences their buying behavior. The type of retail experience speaks volumes about the quality of your products and how much you value your customers. So, how exactly do you create an exceptional retail experience? What is a retail experience?

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 4, 2023

Are you tired of dealing with excessive inventory levels that eat up your storage space, tie up your capital, and hinder your company’s growth? If so, then it’s time to consider the numerous benefits of reducing inventory. Inventories are designed to match customer(s) demand.

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Supply Chain Movement

APRIL 26, 2016

Contents Supply Chain Movement 21 – 2016 Q2. Major organisational and cultural changes lie ahead for supply chain management. The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. These are the key developments that are visualised on the 2016 version of Supply Chain Movement’s SCM IT subway Map.

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Vanguard Software

MAY 4, 2021

There is no crystal ball that can allow planners to perfectly predict product demand by giving insight on everything happening in the market. However, there are quite a few ways to improve demand forecast accuracy. Here are seven ways to improve demand forecast accuracy for increased operational efficiency and profit.

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023. and bring inventory accuracy up to an impressive 99.9%. What is RFID Technology?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Two months before COVID made headlines in the US, nobody was forecasting the dramatic downturn in demand. If a recession hits, demand will decrease. How much will demand be impacted? When companies talk about improving their forecasting, they are most often referring to demand forecasting. When will the recession hit?

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Logility

JANUARY 22, 2019

Planners need to contend with inconsistent consumer buying behavior, the need to satisfy multiple channels, complex sourcing options and proliferating “sub-seasons,” collections and assortments. Here is a four-step approach to help you jumpstart your supply chain results. Create a Timely and Accurate “One-Number” Plan.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience. Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel.

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Inventory Optimization to Unlock Supply Chain Efficiencies with Cost Reduction. A recent survey shows that 40% of the supply chain industry is already optimizing its inventory and networking tools by adopting advanced technologies and this percentage is said to grow in the next five years. DEMAND FORECASTING.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 2, 2023

The term “COE” is often a commonly heard term in supply managers’ vernacular, but it’s interesting to note that Centers of Excellence as an organizational entity have been around for more than fifty years – and evolved first in the form of what was called “shared services”.

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SupplyPike

MAY 14, 2020

The importance of supply chain management What to watch while consumers are panic buying How to implement supply chain management Supply chain management and Walmart. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a systematic and controlled procurement operation. Why Supply Chain Management is Important.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 30, 2023

This new research analyzes the latest market trends and consumer preferences to help you understand which capabilities retail leaders offer today. These retailers excelled in offering distinctive experiences and demonstrated functional maturity across all evaluated areas.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and retailers are jostling into position to take advantage of a growing economy and increased consumer confidence. The Importance of Inventory Management. When it comes to inventory management, new trends are demonstrating that less is more. Getting the Right Tools for the Job.

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crisp

MARCH 24, 2022

We surveyed CPG teams using Crisp (and consulted our in-house product expert) for tips on data-driven retail marketing that makes a measurable impact. A marketer’s best friend. They can purchase (expensive) syndicated data, but that involves multiple players, multiple reports, and infrequent updates.

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