ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2020

ToolsGroup’s GM of North America, David Barton, sat down for a video interview with Robert Bowman, managing editor at Supply Chain Brain , to share anecdotes and advice for supply chain planners in a year no one could have planned for. Of course, demand forecasts are the biggest concern people have. Keep communication open.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 21, 2020

What does best-in-class forecasting and inventory management look like? Now in its ninth year, E2open’s 2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study is the most consistent, comprehensive and useful study of its kind.

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Logility

APRIL 22, 2013

” scenario: in many supply chain organizations, sub-SKU forecasting (the task of translating high-level forecasts into specific quantities by size, color, configuration, region, etc.) Product attributes such as finish, style, color, size, speed, trim level, and configuration complicate forecasting at granular levels.

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Logility

APRIL 22, 2013

” scenario: in many supply chain organizations, sub-SKU forecasting (the task of translating high-level forecasts into specific quantities by size, color, configuration, region, etc.) Product attributes such as finish, style, color, size, speed, trim level, and configuration complicate forecasting at granular levels.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

According to our preliminary results, the most widespread tactics to be utilized in 2023 include planning and forecasting process improvements and sourcing of materials from more proximate/local suppliers. Finally, warehouse labor shortages remain a concern in 2023 as one would expect given the tight warehouse labor market in North America.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

This global market has been growing extremely fast and I forecast it continue growing at a rapid pace. Software emerged in North America, quickly followed by Western Europe, then parts of Asia, and finally Latin America. Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. For example ….

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com , www.abercrombiekids.com , www.hollisterco.com , www.gillyhicks.com and www.socialtourist.com. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Bulgari, and Clas Ohlson.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 5, 2024

Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have traditionally followed a “push” make-to-stock (MTS) model based on long-term demand forecast and then sell those cars in stock through a distribution network. This represents a significant change from their historic approach.

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Vinculum

APRIL 29, 2022

The report has made a forecast analysis to handle the market from a broader perspective. 869 million has been invested by North America to enhance such technologies and explore for future growth. The Internet of Things is entirely credible, effective, capable of managing issues in a fraction of a second. Robotic Automation.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

This week I interviewed Robert Byrne, Founder of Terra Technology , on the results of their fourth benchmarking study on forecasting excellence. The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The other is Chainalytics demand benchmarking.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2023

I believe our findings capture the pulse of North America logistics operations and the executives’ perceptions and priorities going into the second half of 2023. With respect to supply chain resilience efforts, making improvements to planning and forecasting processes is a lever that many expect to pull over the next year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2021

From 2006 to 2020, Chris played key leadership roles (including Chief Strategy Officer from 2010-2020) at Coyote Logistics (a UPS Company), a leading provider of non-asset based 3PL solutions across North America and Europe.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

percent drop in annual sales, UPS forecast a 2024 upswing of as little as 1.1 Department of Transportation, which has selected 37 projects to be given funds made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s (BIL) Mega Program and the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) Grant Program. The shares fell as much as 7.6

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

When the groundhog sees his shadow, the belief is that North America will experience an additional six weeks of winter. In contrast, if the groundhog does not see his shadow, the forecasts is for an early spring. The 1993 movie Groundhog Day made this tradition famous.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 31, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Beating the growth forecast and improving margins drove lucrative bonus programs. The regional teams would always sandbag—or under forecast—to make their budget incentives.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 20, 2019

Now Gartner reports that SCP BPO is gaining traction ( Market Guide for Supply Chain Planning BPO or BPaaS, 29 July 2019 ), particularly in North America and Europe. Gartner says that the most common outsourced SCP processes are inventory management, statistical forecasting and service parts planning. For example ….

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RELEX Solutions

JULY 2, 2019

American Freight Furniture and Mattress , one of the fastest growing omni-channel furniture retailers in the US with over 160 stores, has selected RELEX Solutions to power its forecasting and replenishment technology. Implementation of this centralized RELEX tool will help us make better use of our data and improve our efficiency.”. “By

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Overall lead times from North America to Asia took 17 days longer than from Asia to North America, or 25% longer. Beating the growth forecast and improving margins drove lucrative bonus programs. The regional teams would always sandbag—or under forecast—to make their budget incentives.

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The Smart Software

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

today announced that will participate at the Microsoft Community Summit North America 2021 and preview it’s soon to be released Gen2 forecasting algorithms. Smart Software, Inc., The post Smart Software named a Microsoft Co-sell-ready partner appeared first on Smart Software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2022

billion globally, and I forecast it to grow to $9.9 I will soon be publishing the 2021 base-year study with a five-year forecast through 2026. This growth was primarily attributed to the long-term project business, and regionally to North America and western Europe. Looking back, I estimated the market in 2013 at $6.4

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

The company has 11 production facilities across North America and China. For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations. This order detail can allow a company to forecast how quickly they will be paid when they fulfill that order.

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

A recent Thomas survey found that 64% of manufacturing companies are likely to “bring production and sourcing back to North America” in view of COVID-19. Yet, there is also a tight connection between network design, demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning, for instance. Stay tuned! .

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The North America segment incurred an operating loss of $0.2 The North America segment had sales of $315.9 North America segment operating loss amounted to $2.8 Operating Income was forecasted to be between zero and $4 billion, once again reflecting a very wide range, compared to $3.7 billion in 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Demand sensing involves the use of the external data sources – particularly the latest sales and market data – to improve short-term forecasting and then be able to use that improved understanding of consumer behavior to improve their supply planning. Mars Wrigley is achieving success in North America with this solution.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

After producing a reported 2,500 vehicles in the first quarter, the company continues to be challenged by termed supply chain challenges which in March required executives to trim the prior 2022-unit production forecast in half to upwards of 25,000 vehicles this year.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers should consider long-term forecast collaboration and capacity cooperation with their Tier-n suppliers. It is imperative to establish transparency, cooperation, and collaboration across the entire supply chain ecosystem, encompassing Tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers, OEMs, logistics service providers, and even dealers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

CEOs from North America and Asia-Pacific forecasted three-year revenue growth averages for their companies of 7.86 European CEOs forecasted 5.33 CEOs across North America , Asia-Pacific and Europe were also asked to project regional industry revenue growth rates for the next three years in each of their regions.

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Bristlecone

OCTOBER 29, 2020

AUTO PARTS LEADER REDUCES FORECAST ERRORS BY 50%. With extreme demand volatility felt across industries and traditional demand forecasting methods becoming completely unreliable in 2020, companies are now turning to AI and machine learning (ML) to help steer strategic decisions pertaining to demand forecasting. Read Case Study.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The mention of Groundhog Day conjures up two interrelated references in North America. Unfortunately, there are still a fair amount of manufacturing forecasts and planning systems that use the same decision-making rules year over year. If Phil flipped a coin in his tiny little rodent paws, he would be more accurate.

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E2open

AUGUST 24, 2018

So when store supplies for the company’s retail partners are out of synch with production forecasts it can have a very real impact on the $20.8 For years, Kimberly-Clark relied on historical data to guide forecasts, but that changed in 2007 when the company began a complete end-to-end overhaul of its supply chain and invested.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

While conditions have eased in North America, port congestion has gotten much worse in China. For example, the closer a retailer gets to a product’s selling season, the better the retailer understands how the product should be allocated to different stores based on an updated demand forecast.

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 27, 2015

The West Coast port congestion in North America proved to be a game changer for businesses, with preparation being the winning factor. Improving demand forecasting. As revealed in a survey by eyefortransport , demand forecasting is the top challenge in supply chain planning. What makes the playbook unique? Let’s face it.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2019

The use of a conventional supply chain tool to forecast this demand resulted in the degradation of the forecast by 14%. World Kitchen’s supply chain– with significant manufacturing and distribution operations throughout North America and Asia– was complex. The reason?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Based on probability (or stochastic) forecast models, these algorithms exploit the inherent uncertainty of demand and supply. Instead of ‘one number forecasts,’ they present ranges of numbers, each with a probability assigned. George Fowler, Group Vice President, Spinnaker Supply Chain (North America).

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Kinaxis

MARCH 21, 2019

During its annual earnings call, adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted explained to investors that the company’s slow sales growth in North America was attributed to supply issues as the company expands from high-end products into a mid-price range. A real-life version of which was recently lived by adidas. What questions would you ask?

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