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Getting Ready for 2017: Reflections on Telling Lies

Supply Chain Shaman

In a nutshell, the research states there is a correlation between cost, inventory, and forecast performance. In my work I encouraged companies to improve their demand forecasts and advocated, that if this happened, overall performance could improve. This does not mean I think forecasting is an unimportant process.

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4 Characteristics of the Evolution of the Supply Chain

Kinaxis

Examples include predictive maintenance, predictive forecasting, integrated optimization, supply and price analytics, “what-if” scenario analysis , and cognitive computing. Clear and differentiated supply chain segmentation strategies. An integrated operating model that breaks silos and provides connectivity.

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It’s Time for Supply Chain 2.0! 4 Characteristics to Watch For

Kinaxis

Examples include predictive maintenance, predictive forecasting, integrated optimization, supply and price analytics, “what-if” scenario analysis, and cognitive computing. Clear and differentiated supply chain segmentation strategies. An integrated operating model that breaks silos and provides connectivity.

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Global Supply Chain Management: Best Practices and Trends

HICX Solutions

Investing in customer experience and focusing on departments across the business will assist in overall growth and improve supply chain functions, including inventory optimization and forecasting. Once this happens, it will inevitably play a greater and more crucial role in supply chain operations.

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Avoid “Lost in Translation”. Monetize S&OP to Include Finance.

ToolsGroup

For instance, a Gartner industry benchmarking shows that a 1% increase in forecast accuracy typically achieves: 2-7% reduction in the value of total inventory as a percentage of sales (working capital). 3-9% reduction in transportation costs as a percentage of sales (overhead costs and profitability).

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Building your Supply Chain Strategy: The Five Tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains

BlueYonder

Today is the right time to take a fresh look at these strategic pillars and to explore their full potential as part of your supply chain strategy. Figure 1: A fresh look at the Five Tenets of High-Performing Supply Chains. Supply chain experts defined a new supply chain model driven by orders: the agile supply chain.

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Real Results Magazine: Must-Have Tips to Boost Your Supply Chain

BlueYonder

As such, the latest issue offers stories on a cross section of international companies who are impacting real change in their companies through the use of supply chain solutions.