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A New Decade: Give Science A Chance

Supply Chain Shaman

The first story is about a large regional food manufacturer. The SAS forecasting system implemented in 2019 was not tested for model accuracy. An example for this client would be to use 2017 and 2018 history to forecast 2019. So, I asked the questions, “Is your data forecastable? Let’s Be Customer Centric.

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US-UK Trade Deal – Key Provisions and Supply Chain Implications

Logistics Viewpoints

beef from 1,000 to 13,000 metric tons , removing the 20% tariff within that limit. The UK continues to ban hormone-treated beef, in line with existing food safety regulations. Cost Forecasting : The 10% tariff baseline increases landed costs and may affect margin forecasts across multiple sectors. Tariffs on U.S.

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Food Waste is a Big Problem That Can be Solved

DELMIA Quintiq

The holiday season has started and for most cultures, this means enjoying food with family and friends. Food traditions differ a lot across different holidays (e.g. but the meals have one thing in common—there is always excess food and leftovers. Food waste has become a major global problem with real consequences to the planet.

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Distributor Management – Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts for FMCG Principals

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. A well-equipped distributor is an extension of your brand and a key to market penetration.

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Toilet Paper Shortages, Empty Shelves, and Panic Buying: Just How Bad Did the Grocery Supply Chain Perform in 2020?

Logistics Viewpoints

A study by E2open – the 2021 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study: Supply Chain Performance During the Covid-19 Pandemic – provides the answers. Benchmarking the forecasting process is difficult. They provide these solutions to some of the largest consumer goods and food & beverage companies in the world.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment. He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting.

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The Future Of Retail: Technologies Enabling Q-Commerce Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

Along with E-commerce, another rising star of this pandemic-struck world has been quick commerce (Q-Commerce, or Rapid Food Delivery). According to OECD, during the pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail services such as food services saw 7.7% I have to forecast my avocado sales, including seasonal patterns and promotional effects.