BlueYonder

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The sudden onset of COVID-19 in 2020 only reinforced a lesson that supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, in 2020 and heading into 2021 they must be taken to an entirely new level.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 93

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Logility

JUNE 9, 2023

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference brings thousands of supply chain executives together. Various speakers discussed important topics that are top of mind for every executive, such as supply chain resiliency, digitalization, and sustainability.

S&OP 193

S&OP Supply and Demand Packaging Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Business continuity continues to be a risk for many retailers and manufacturers. In nine out of ten supply chain planning systems that I test, I find that companies have a negative Forecast Value Added level. Lack of Accounting for Supply Variability. My take away? SAP and IBM failed the market.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Go to www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com to register and learn more.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

As Allyson presented her story of working for multiple consumer products companies, with very advanced technologies (demand sensing, advanced automation of forecasting, data lakes and descriptive analytics), she spoke of why at the end of the day, the most important technology that she uses is Excel. ” My take? Lockdowns and Disbelief.

Optimal Sourcing 219

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Logility

JULY 31, 2013

The apparel industry uniquely combines the characteristics of make-to-stock manufacturing with consumer-driven fashion volatility which can lead to a forecasting nightmare. Speaking with several supply chain executives in the apparel industry, attribute-based SKU-level forecasting is not just difficult; it is often impossible.

Apparel 101

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 16, 2015

Supply chain execution convergence is a topic that has been gaining in popularity. It’s time for organizations to take a step back and evaluate their overall supply chain approach and to consider how supply chain execution convergence can bring their supply chain to the next level.

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The ability to efficiently manage the flow of goods and services from manufacturing to the end consumer is paramount. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionizing the way supply chains operate. Using advanced models to improve forecast accuracy is just the starting point.

Supply and Demand 95

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has only confirmed what we already knew: modern supply chains must be built on a foundation of extreme agility and responsiveness. While lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts when they were introduced, agility and resilience must be taken to an entirely new level post pandemic.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 5, 2024

But with the ever-growing complexity of global supply chain networks and the urgent need for disruption-immune operations, supply chain executives are increasingly realizing that the need of the hour is to focus on tighter inventory control if they wish to continue growing their margins and positive customer experiences.

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Logility

JUNE 30, 2022

resigned from their jobs in durable goods manufacturing. Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages. How Labor and Talent Shortages Affect Supply Chains. Supply Chain Resiliency in the Face of Labor Shortages: A Two-Pronged Approach.

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QAD

MAY 21, 2024

Uhl’s experience and insights underscore the importance of applying the fundamental principles of good supply chain management in ways most beneficial to your organization – no matter the industry. Demand and Supply Chain Planning (DSCP) – Facilitate the accuracy of your demand forecasts to improve operational efficiency.

Automotive 52

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Clear Spider

MARCH 21, 2024

Companies use this data to map their supply chains from one end to the other. Demand Forecasting As consumer behaviors become more complex, businesses need a way to detect or predict real-time changes in demand. However, early adopters in supply chain management agree that AI has consistently delivered a “strong ROI.

Inventory Reduction 52

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Before the benchmarking work, I believed that companies that were better forecasters would be better at inventory management. There are two buffers in the supply chain: inventory and manufacturing capacity. The reduction of cost and improving asset utilization is usually the charter of the supply chain team.

Waste Reduction 150

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Logility

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With a supply chain network design and optimization solution, businesses can find a significant advantage in balancing the variables that get in the way of optimizing complex supply networks and stabilizing product flows. Five Reasons for Adopting a Supply Chain Network Design and Optimization Solution.

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BlueYonder

JUNE 15, 2023

To enable manufacturers, retailers, and third-party logistics (3PL) companies to improve supply chain visibility and operational performance, Blue Yonder has placed a focus on continuing to innovate and perfect our transportation management capabilities, as well as the broader supply chain execution functionality.

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NC State SCRC

JANUARY 1, 2023

These predictions are perhaps not completely original – but they represent what I think will be important guidelines for supply chain executives to consider. One reason for this is that the COVID crisis in China is escalating to incredible levels, and that is shutting down a lot of manufacturing hubs.

Predictive Analytics Software 94

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

This cross-functional group (sales, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution) is an operational team to manage the day-to-day issues and exceptions in the supply chain. Figure 1 shows a market-by-market planning model by a sinus drug manufacturer. Step #5 Safe Manufacturing. Manage Supply. Recovery Team.

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DynaSys

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Are you interested in Advanced Analytics for your Supply Chain? Manage costs, improve profit: these are the top priorities for supply chain executives today (cf. PwC Global Supply Chain Survey). Forecasting and planning. Sourcing and supplier performance. Production Insight.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 19, 2023

Recently, however, well-known cosmetics brands have seen celebrities suddenly launch their own fragrance or makeup brand and leverage their large number of followers to generate millions in sales through an Instagram-linked web shop – leaving a significant dent in the established cosmetics brands’ forecasting!

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In this presentation, John and Kyle will discuss how Optimas navigated its supply chain transformation journey, including defining roadmap, talent development, and implementing digital supply chain planning technologies with machine learning.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2017

They vastly improve predictive capabilities by deriving insights from huge and diverse data sources including social feeds , weather forecasts and peer reviews. AI technologies have been around in large, expensive mainframe environments. Aston Martin is a traditional company adapting to the Experience Economy.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 7, 2019

American Tire Distributors (ATD) to Highlight How It Worked with ToolsGroup to Tackle Forecasting and Inventory Challenges with S&OP. Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference 2019 is the world’s most important gathering of supply chain leaders. On May 14 at 3:50 p.m.,

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Kinaxis

JULY 7, 2017

Gartner Research Director Andrew Downard addressed the issue during his presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference by outlining three macro trends affecting supply chain planning , chief among them IoT. Specific information—give me a suggestion (statistical forecasting).

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Supply Chain Trend

MAY 14, 2017

There is no denying that we’re getting more connected, we consume more and more data, and we produce exponentially more data, but like any concept, big data is not a holy grail for every supply chain. This might be true in some cases, but in many supply-chain cases it will not. Using POS data isn’t new in forecasting.

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Big Data Data Forecasting Manufacturing Procurement 68

Arkieva

JANUARY 27, 2017

From talks of an autonomous supply chain, a robotic takeover, drone deliveries in 30 minutes or less; the future of supply chain management presents businesses with the opportunity to transform their processes into a competitive advantage. This looks at all the businesses’ current manufacturing and supply chain processes.

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BlueYonder

AUGUST 31, 2021

Almost a year and a half into the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce continues to boom, according to the 2021 State of Supply Chain Execution Report. This creates many challenges for retailers and manufacturers who either fulfill orders themselves or contract with third-party logistics (3PLs) partners to perform these services.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. Having that end-to-end visibility is key.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

In this blog series, I’ll take a look at the current state and future evolution that can be expected within the world of supply chain planning software through the lens of Dassault Systèmes DELMIA. Why do manufacturers need an effective supply chain plan? Necessity, as the saying goes, is the mother of invention.

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Logility

AUGUST 16, 2022

Working together, we were able to improve iNova’s forecast accuracy by 50%, automate nearly half of its PO creation and significantly improve safety stock modelling. Fast-growing companies like iNova understand that to compete, you need future-proof and flexible technology underpinning your operations,” said Allan Dow, president, Logility.

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Kinaxis

JANUARY 15, 2015

While many supply chain executives have never seriously considered managed services as an SCM option due to liability, performance or security risk concerns, this is indeed an economical, efficient and strategically viable solution that supply chain leaders should consider to deliver operational performance.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software SCM Supply Chain Software 100

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

Inventory configuration is usually the predominant issue in most manufacturing environments. In manufacturing operations, adequate levels of assemblies and finished goods are positioned to deliver the final product as late as possible within an acceptable service-time.

Modeling 120

Modeling Inventory Reduction Network Optimization Price Mitigation Strategies 120

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

The sudden onset of Covid-19 only reinforced what supply chain professionals had already realized: uncertainty is the only real certainty. In their time lean manufacturing and just-in-time were game-changing concepts. A new hyper-focus to meet customer expectations is creating pressures upstream in the supply chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

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Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

According to this report, citing industry research firm B raemar , global ocean container fleet size is forecasted to grow 9 percent in 2023 and 2024 , while container volume growth will moderate in 2023 and rise slightly in 2024. This will be good news in stemming supply chain driven inflation trending. Added Perspectives.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In this presentation, John and Kyle will discuss how Optimas navigated its supply chain transformation journey, including defining roadmap, talent development, and implementing digital supply chain planning technologies with machine learning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 24

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

However, you can’t optimize only some parts of the supply chain and expect great results as problems in one area can easily lead to inefficiency and issues in other stages. So the supply chain must be optimized in its entirety, involving all your processes and supply chain partners. Let’s get started.

Forecasting 52

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In this Part Two commentary, we will summarize what we predict will be the economic and business challenges of 2023 along with our overall prediction themes in key supply chain capability, process and technology areas. Some economists and forecasters such as Bloomberg Intelligence are anticipating a more sobering 2.4

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