New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

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. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S. The link between forecast accuracy and corporate goals is less clear.

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Logility

APRIL 23, 2020

So, the promise of using statistical algorithms, forecasting and predictive analytics is now added to the list of a company’s number one priorities. Here are a few steps that you will need to take to deploy your forecasts successfully. Take a data asset inventory. The only way to improve forecasting is to track results.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

We speak about the need to move from a functional understanding to a global, holistic capabilities, but the traditional supply chain leader defines bonus incentives and process performance goals based on functional metrics. I often laugh when companies ask me to define a good forecast. Measurement.

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Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2023

Great inventory management comes down to good systems, good processes, and constant improvement. The last of these can be achieved by tracking the right inventory metrics, analysing the results, and making data-driven optimisations. So, what are the ‘right’ inventory metrics, and how do you calculate them?

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QAD

JUNE 25, 2019

The effective use of a manufacturer’s inventory investment is an important determinant of the company’s success. Excess and obsolete inventory is a drain on resources, as is excessive safety stock. Managing an Inventory Investment. Managing an Inventory Investment. Using Metrics to Measure the Health of the Business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Only four percent of companies compared to their peer groups improved balance sheet performance of growth, operating margin, and inventory turns. When compared to pre-recession years, we ended the decade with twenty more days of inventory. Days of Inventory Comparison. So, I asked the questions, “Is your data forecastable?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2021

Why should we consider Promotion Planning in Inventory Management? Whether it be e-commerce, brick-and-mortar, or both, retail companies care about the inventory they keep. During promotional management, especially for big events around special days and holidays, inventory levels need to be adjusted to meet the peaks in demand.

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Logility

MARCH 21, 2024

During this time, the same AI tools that underwrite new technologies have been key in improving efficiency and optimizing all areas of logistics and supply chain processes including forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing, network optimization, and more.

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New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

JULY 15, 2022

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. Inventory metrics are less intuitive, but ever since U.S. The link between forecast accuracy and corporate goals is less clear.

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Logility

AUGUST 23, 2016

I have heard a number of supply chain professionals proclaim that their companies should stop forecasting product demand due to poor forecast accuracy. However, what is often overlooked is that moving to a pull strategy does not eliminate the need for a forecast. It’s the old Push – Pull argument. Financial Impact.

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ThroughPut

JULY 6, 2021

Thriving In ‘The New Normal’ With 5 Demand Planning & Forecasting Methods. Businesses around the world are pondering upon these questions and each of them leads to a simple answer – effective supply chain demand planning and forecasting. Reshaping the manufacturing world to meet new demands.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2023

To monitor supply chain performance, stakeholders of successful companies typically define supply chain metrics that are relevant to the given business and track these KPIs regularly. By setting benchmarks for metrics, analysts can recognize unsettling trends and take preventive measures on time.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

We talk about the move from functional metrics to a balanced scorecard, but we don’t use a balanced scorecard as an objective function. We talk about complexity, but do not measure the impact on forecastability. Orbit charts of four companies for the period of 2013-2022 at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2023

PO Collaboration focuses on maintaining accurate demand forecasts, timely communication with suppliers, and efficient replenishment processes to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize stockouts. Configure to Order: This strategy involves customizing standard products based on customer specifications.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Inventory Management Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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ModusLink Corporation

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving tech industry, maintaining optimal inventory management practices is crucial for sustained growth and competitiveness. This blog delves into industry-leading inventory management best practices. It involves receiving, tracking, and efficiently storing these products.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) is a key measure to help you understand how efficient your inventory management is. Here explain what DSI is, how to use it, and why it’s crucial to track this metric in your business – whether you’re a retailer, manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor. How do you calculate Average Inventory?

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ThroughPut

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Step Up Demand Planning Efforts with a Robust Forecasting Model . Demand forecasting can be a game changer in today’s volatile environment. Infact, according to McKinsey , applying AI-driven demand forecasting to supply chain management can cut down errors by 20-50% and this helps reduce lost sales by 65%.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

Meeting Customer Expectations. Inventory accuracy and minimizing stockouts are very important to customer satisfaction, but a few other metrics also impact the ability to meet customer expectations. Forecast Accuracy. This is defined as the ratio of forecast to actual demand in a period. Forecast Accuracy.

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QAD

AUGUST 29, 2023

The digital supply chain forecasting process is critical for any organization’s success. However, to achieve an accurate and effective digital supply chain forecasting process, it is essential to collaborate with both sales teams and suppliers. Collaboration is key to successful digital supply chain forecasting.

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ThroughPut

AUGUST 24, 2021

Conditions of erratic demands, long-period metrics, and unavailability of raw materials have brought forth a plethora of problems, such as – Trouble Managing Capacity : With high peaks and troughs in demand for goods, capacity management has become a key concern. Excess Inventori es : Excess inventories lead to excess wastage.

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Unleashed

JANUARY 14, 2024

Manufacturing inventory management is crucial to the success and profitability of your manufacturing operations. This guide for manufacturers explains how it works and explores the most effective ways to manage inventory in manufacturing. In this manufacturing inventory management guide What is manufacturing inventory management?

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Unleashed

JUNE 7, 2023

Inventory optimisation is the process that enables efficient inventory management. In this guide, we define inventory optimisation and offer a few actionable tips and strategies for getting it right every time. In this inventory optimisation guide: What is inventory optimisation?

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Unleashed

APRIL 9, 2024

To measure how effective a company is at delivering complete orders on time, you can use the aptly named On Time in Full (OTIF) metric. OTIF meaning On Time in Full (OTIF) is a supply chain management metric that tracks a supplier’s ability to meet delivery promises. Why is OTIF an important supply chain management metric?

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Silvon Software

JULY 22, 2022

Fortunately, applying metrics to multi-source operational information that’s stored and managed in a data hubs greatly minimizes these issues. Supply chain metrics provide the intelligence needed to make better projections and more informed choices in such a market. Our Top 24 Supply Chain KPIs & Metrics.

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Unleashed

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Raw material inventory management oversees the procurement, handling, and storage of raw materials. It ensures you maintain optimal raw materials inventory levels, and therefore plays a crucial role in optimising your manufacturing processes. In this guide: What is raw material inventory management?

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Silvon Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

Working together to incorporate all this information into the sales forecast and demand plan can ensure that everyone is prepared for demand fluctuations. At a minimum, sales should start with a statistical base forecast and historical data provided by the demand manager and make incremental changes each month.

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Unleashed

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Without the right inventory management solutions in place, it’s almost impossible to maintain optimal stock levels, minimise costs, and improve overall efficiency – all of which are essential to ongoing business success. In this guide: What are inventory management solutions?

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The success of any ecommerce business depends greatly on how it manages its inventory health. Now, for some, inventory health may not be an immediate concern. You might say, “I’ll just order plenty of inventory and wait until it sells out.” What is inventory health?

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ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proper inventory management can make or break ecommerce brands: Have too much stock and you’ll rack up storage costs and tie up cash flow. That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . What are KPIs & why are they important for your inventory management? Inventory KPIs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Tight coupling of the supply chain forecast to the financial forecast will improve value. Companies tightly coupling the budget to S&OP have significantly higher inventories and lower growth than their peer group. Industries carried on average 32 days more inventory in 2020 than in 2007. (I Don’t believe me?

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Arkieva

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

How do you establish a forecast improvement process? The forecasting process in demand planning sets the stage for all other planning activities including bill of material (BOM) and finished goods inventory optimization. Related: How to Define Your Forecasting Hierarchy ]. Forecast error. Forecast BIAS.

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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. The same applies to inventory reduction.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2021

RFIs start by assuming everyone knows which features will help the organization meet its business objectives. For example, an SOP may define how forecasting is done in the organization; therefore, the RFI focuses on features that enable that approach. 6 Focus on the wrong metric. Scratch that. 2 Loooong list of requirements.

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Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

Having a strong Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy ensures that your forecasts, raw materials availability and production capacity all match up and that the factory floor can meet its defined deadlines. Delivery metrics can vary in terminologies, measurement methods, and variables from one company to the next.

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Logility

MARCH 12, 2021

Better forecasting and demand planning processes, which in the past had been beset by low accuracy and poor adoption, were a priority. Pulling data into a business intelligence tool in each department, the company started generating a new series of reports designed to meet the requirements of each department. Here’s where they help.

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