Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Due to travel restrictions, I cannot attend many industry events, so I observe from home, watching webinars and remote broadcasts. ” I believe that the industry is stuck. ” The industry is in a groupthink, largely missing the opportunities for breakthrough innovation. As I process the content, I struggle. The reason?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a looming economic headwind on the horizon, the industries of the world can navigate through these challenges by riding three major trends: supply chain disruption, sustainability, and workforce turnover.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Great to conceptualize potential use cases, but not today’s reality. We have this today in most supply chain planning solutions. I don’t think that the answer is faster planning or better engines. The problem with supply chain planning is that it is, by definition, not repetitive work.

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Kinaxis

JULY 26, 2018

The bottle shortage impacts smaller, family-owned-and-operated breweries like Moritz Fiege more significantly than larger brew houses, especially when you consider that they’ve ramped up production in an attempt to meet the hot summer’s demand. Taking a closer look at the demand management process. Thirst, quenched.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 4, 2024

By Rick Jones (pictured) Rick Jones The post How healthcare providers can better manage the risk presented by their supply chains appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 16, 2024

Last week, I published an article on outside-in planning. The article introduced the concept of self-service planning and challenged companies to rethink the concepts of supply chain planning. For me, the concepts of outside-in and self-service planning are intertwined. And, why should a business leader care?”

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

On Friday, I presented an overview of outside-in planning to a consulting group. I love the questions when I present. Today, I am again teaching an open class on outside-in planning concept s. Based on the work with Georgia Tech, we are getting clear on which metrics matter by industry. The reason?

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o9 Solutions

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Which parts of your demand planning processes are most broken or need the most improvement? Understanding your planning maturity is the best pathway to resolving these system, data, process and resource challenges. Analyze your planning capability to industry standards and then define a strategy to reach improved capabilities.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. The proliferation of S&OP is not a trivial topic. Let me explain.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented supply vs. demand shocks across our supply chains. Yes, no industry, no geography, no market is spared. The shock has shaken up age-old demand patterns and has amplified uncertainty and volatility across sectors. This is possible with “Demand Sensing.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 2, 2017

A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. To align S&OP. As companies transitioned from regional to multi-national organizations, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes proliferated. There needs to be a common definition of supply chain excellence. Reporting Structure.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As supply chains continue to grapple with volatility and disruption post-pandemic, fashion brands, who faced increased risks during the pandemic because of lockdown, are now turning to better supply chain planning for fashion strategies with the end goal of achieving improved agility and a competitive advantage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting. The label visual is only present alongside the Siemens EcoTech profile; you cannot have one without the other.

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DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 7, 2015

Quintiq is proud to announce a new, industry-focused webinar on sales and operations planning (S&OP) for the metals industry, happening on April 15. Get S&OP answers for the metals industry. Discover key steps to implementing a good S&OP system.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 13, 2022

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is a tough nut to crack, according to renowned American analyst Lora Cecere of Supply Chain Insights. Cecere blames a lack of understanding among the senior management and difficulties with supplying the necessary data within the deadline. So where does it all go wrong?

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ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

The event will feature a presentation by one of ToolsGroup’s valued customers, Franke, an industry leader in home solutions, food service systems and coffee equipment, scheduled for June 11. We are proud to partner with Franke and to play a part in the tremendous results they are planning to achieve.”

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2023

ATD will share how collaborative forecasting improved supplier performance and revolutionized its supply chain for business-wide benefits, thanks to ToolsGroup’s AI-driven planning solutions BOSTON – April 25, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Orlando Florida, May 8-10.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 2, 2017

by Alexa Cheater As Gartner Research Director Matthew Spooner noted in his recent presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, advanced sales and operations planning (S&OP) is like a hotel. In fact, Spooner says S&OP isn’t a supply chain process at all. Service up 8%.

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 29, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented supply vs. demand shocks across our supply chains. Yes, no industry, no geography, no market is spared. The shock has shaken up age-old demand patterns and has amplified uncertainty and volatility across sectors. This is possible with “Demand Sensing.”

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Logility

MARCH 6, 2024

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, new potential explodes in the supply chain space daily. With improving machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities, advanced analytics are shifting, becoming a more attractive option to leaders across industries. Statistical analysis is a vital component of the supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 30, 2018

Forecasting demand data, not so much. This can leave supply chain professionals the tough job planning for, and responding to, promotions. The next step is to accurately predict the uplift from baseline expected to be generated by the promotion so that supply chains can optimize inventory to properly support the promotion.

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

NASDAQ: AMSWA), a leading provider of innovative AI-powered supply chain management and advanced retail planning platforms, today announced that Allan Dow, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Vincent Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, will present virtually at the following investor conference: Jefferies Virtual Software Conference.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

My assigned topic was demand visibility. However, two decades later, there is still no technology solution to enable demand visibility or help companies use channel data to translate demand into an inventory, replenishment, or manufacturing strategy. Why have we not improved our use of channel data in supply chain processes?”

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ThroughPut

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting is a critical component of supply chain management, especially in the complex and unpredictable market landscape of 2024. To address these challenges, supply chain professionals must adopt advanced forecasting methods. Let’s get started with definitions, differences and benefits.

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Logility

JANUARY 13, 2022

A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible via American Software’s website and archived for a limited time at www.amsoftware.com/investor-relations. is helping large enterprise companies transform their supply chain operations to gain a competitive advantage. Demand Management, Inc. About American Software, Inc.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

Let’s delve into our three key takeaways, recognizing the profound impact of the retail industry on everyone, everywhere, every day. AI’s influence continues to grow, and consumers are now demanding sustainable actions. Industry leaders such as Walmart’s U.S.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry is arguably one that was most immediately and severely impacted by the coronavirus crisis. However, as mentioned in a previous post , signs of increasing demand for commercial aviation are on the horizon. Key Challenges and Trends in the A&D Industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

Let’s just come right out and say it – without the ability to capture, aggregate, and understand your supply chain data, you have gray area within your organization. How can you make it all work together and build a better supply chain business, fast? If You Can’t Access the Truth, How Can You Determine the Truth? So, what next?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

I’ve said it before (right here in Logistics Viewpoints), but it’s worth repeating: the digital transformation of our complex global supply chains is an ongoing journey. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic. Why is this shift such a big deal? Lesson learned.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 27, 2024

The Evolution of Retail Supply Chain & Logistics: A Pre-AI Overview In the pre-AI era, the retail sector was markedly different, especially since the traditional supply chain and logistics models were largely driven by manual labor. How is AI Revolutionizing Retail Supply Chains?

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers. My answer is no.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 6, 2023

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares select individual prediction snapshots that are included in our Annual 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month. Prediction Background.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 14, 2016

The client leaned across the table and asked, “Is a customer-centric supply chain strategy the same as a demand-driven supply chain strategy?” Drawing from the Whiteboard: Building Customer-Centric Supply Chain Strategies. To help, I wrote a few definitions on the board: Demand-Driven Processes.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2024

As I wrote, I reflected on the Generative AI hype cycle in the supply chain market and the contribution to noise. I questioned in this time of uncertainty if supply chain leaders will value data-driven content. Conventional wisdom centers on the use of enterprise data to make the supply chain more efficient. ” Figure 2.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Yet many companies are struggling to realize the full value from their S&OP process. At its core, S&OP is a business process that links your supply chain to your business strategy. To find out if you have gaps in your S&OP process, here are three questions you need to ask: 1.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. Successful S&OP results in high levels of customer service, optimal inventory levels, and highly efficient production runs that maximize manufacturing efficiency.

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