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Demand Forecasting in an Inflationary, Supply-Constrained, Semi-Post-Pandemic Environment

Logistics Viewpoints

It is hard to believe it has been two years since I was faced with forecasting WMS and warehouse automation market growth rates in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. These events make accurate forecasting very difficult. I tend to use time series analysis as an anchor to my forecast, as I suspect many of you do.

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What’s the Value of Demand Forecasting?

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

Introduction I was recently in a conversation about forecasting with a client team, and one individual, whose background was not in supply chain, asked what the value of demand forecasting is. The link between forecast accuracy and corporate goals is less clear. But that doesn’t make forecasting any less important.

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What’s the Value of Demand Forecasting?

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

I was recently in a conversation about forecasting with a client team, and one individual, whose background was not in supply chain, asked what the value of demand forecasting is. The link between forecast accuracy and corporate goals is less clear. But that doesn’t make forecasting any less important. Introduction.

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Your Must-Have Gartner Debrief: The 4 Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023

ToolsGroup

These often included: Collaborating more effectively with suppliers: More organizations are embracing a more holistic supply chain strategy by knowledge-sharing with suppliers to align on lead times, forecasts, and buying projections. Define the thresholds and guidelines for actions. Still new to probabilistic forecasting?

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Which Statistical Forecasting Methods Should I Use?

Arkieva

Here are some guidelines on selecting the right statistical forecasting methods for your business. Which Statistical Forecasting Methods Should I Use? was first posted on April 26, 2018 at 8:35 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Infrastructure Planning Guidelines for Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Whether you are planning to start from scratch or looking to revamp the existing infrastructure for your business, here are some guidelines to help with your infrastructure planning. Since these plans are based on forecasts of the future, there is no assurance of accuracy. The post Infrastructure Planning Guidelines for Supply Chain!

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Get the Scoop on How to Optimize Ice Cream Planning & Production

DELMIA Quintiq

From ice cream producers managing their supply to forecasting and addressing changing trends, questions like what and when to produce need answers. It starts with planning and building inventory at the end of the year by implementing reliable demand forecasts plus sound inventory and production management.