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Supply Chain Predictions 2020: Uncertainty Demands Resilience

ToolsGroup

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. Anders Remneback, Product Manager, Optilon AB (Stockholm, Sweden).

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Who said supply chains are boring?: AMR's Top 25 Highs and Lows

Supply Chains Rock

This article in MarineLog reported that "Toyota had to rent a boat in Sweden to store 2,500 extra cars from inventory.". I want to specialize in Forecasting. I still have bitter memories of all the T-Mobile shops in Austria running out of iPhones on the launch day. Toyota is also curious at #10. Christopher Sciacca. 2 comments: Sunil.

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Case Apoteksgruppen: Managing the Complexity of a Pharmacy Business

RELEX Solutions

Apoteksgruppen is one of the largest pharmacy chains in Sweden. By using historical data to calculate the demand for each product, the system provides accurate information about product availability, inventory balances and forecasted demand. Less Waste Through Accurate Demand Forecasts. Apoteksgruppen. www.apoteksgruppen.se. .”

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Dr. Muddassir Ahmed on Innovation in Supply Chain Education

Requis

CIPS talks about AI in procurement, but not about what key skills you need to be a user of AI in procurement. You’ll then get a score for different skills, like demand planning, S&OP or forecasting, ethics in supply chain and supply chain risk. For example, it’s hard to find a good demand forecaster.

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Case Akademibokhandeln: Centralizing Processes for Better Christmas Management

RELEX Solutions

Akademibokhandeln is the leading bookseller in Sweden with 107 stores across the country and one online store. In addition, booksellers must forecast demand for a constant stream of new titles with no sales history. Leading bookstore chain in Sweden. A centrally managed forecasting and replenishment process.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Services Matias Offer on SCMDOJO Logistics Consulting Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Logistics Technology Sourcing Executive Mentoring Guide: Matias, our supply chain consultant, has also created Maritime Freight Sourcing and Procurement Guide , which is available from SCMDOJO Academy.

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Byggmax chooses RELEX with aim of being world’s best builders merchant

RELEX Solutions

Byggmax , a leading builder’s merchant in Sweden, has chosen RELEX supply chain management system to improve the efficiency of the replenishment to its central warehouses and 120 stores in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Byggmax replenishment is managed by a single replenishment team based at its headquarters.