ToolsGroup

JUNE 15, 2023

The top issue we heard was ensuring resiliency in supply chains today, Decision Centric Planning, followed by the drive to accelerate digital transformation across supply chains, and then day 3’s keynote and a number of user-presented sessions focused on the people managing and the teams working in our supply chain. Look no further.

Gartner 293

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 293

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

However, the lag in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle exacerbates issues like inaccurate forecasting, reduced agility, higher error rates, increased costs, limited scenario planning, and sustainability challenges, ultimately undermining supply chain performance and eroding executive confidence in the supply chain as a value driver.

Modeling 311

Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 311

ToolsGroup

MAY 16, 2023

Balancing Inventory Remains the Key to Customer Service and Profitability Although fast expansion remains a priority for some segments (like medical equipment), many of the supply chain executives we spoke to named inventory levels as their main concern. Fortunately, “service-driven planning” is already a proven theory.

Gartner 283

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Inventory Reduction 283

Silvon Software

MARCH 3, 2023

Having a strong Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) strategy ensures that your forecasts, raw materials availability and production capacity all match up and that the factory floor can meet its defined deadlines. But simply putting an S&OP strategy in place isn’t enough.

S&OP 89

S&OP Procurement Analytics Supply and Demand Analytics Software 89

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The best part about availing this course is that it’s FREE. Moreover, this course offers a comprehensive overview of production and operations management concepts that covers: Process Improvement Quality Control Inventory Management. What’s the wait for?

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Course Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 98

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 7, 2020

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software enables Melitta Sales Europe to centralize demand planning and improve S&OP and promotions management. As part of this effort, MSE launched a technology evaluation to support a state-of-art sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. More efficiently manage promotions.

ToolsGroup 31

ToolsGroup Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software 31

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 7, 2020

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software enables Melitta Sales Europe to centralize demand planning and improve S&OP and promotions management. As part of this effort, MSE launched a technology evaluation to support a state-of-art sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. More efficiently manage promotions.

ToolsGroup 156

ToolsGroup Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software 156

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

But it’s very difficult to reconstruct what happened after the fact —to determine how specific, prior actions affected key performance indicators (KPIs). Even when the deviation from a KPI is clear, it's often tough to uncover the root cause. Users can analyze demand, inventory, supply and service level events.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Modeling 120

AIMMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

What exactly is Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE)? If you look at the continuum of your supply chain processes, all the way from supply to customer, S&OE falls somewhere between production and workforce scheduling and demand forecasting. It resides in the realm of Accurate Planning and picks up where S&OP leaves off.

Modeling 156

Modeling S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software AIMMS 156

QAD

JUNE 26, 2024

Updated: June 26, 2024 Published: February 4, 2021 What is the Sales & Marketing Leader’s Role in S&OP? The Sales & Marketing leader is a key part of the Roles and Responsibilities of Sales and Operations (S&OP). The Sales and Marketing leader needs to wisely manage these competing KPI.

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Demand Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2014

Everyone in manufacturing and distribution seems to be abuzz about topics like Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP). S&OP has a nearly 30-year track record of helping organizations improve their efficiency and profitability. How to Run Towards S&OP and IBP.

Supply and Demand 124

Supply and Demand S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 124

Bristlecone

JUNE 24, 2020

Managing demand volatility, controlling spend, achieving end-to-end visibility, optimizing inventory – these are all made possible through advanced analytics. Analytics Drivers in Spend, Inventory, S&OP and Plant Maintenance Operations. Building a Supply Chain KPI Framework. In this Bristlecone Live!

S&OP 52

S&OP Supply and Demand Analytics KPI 52

Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

I always hear people say (and I’m guilty of saying it myself), “it isn’t the technology that provides benefits in a supply chain project; it’s changing the business process.” Setup a simple 6 month inventory trend in dollars and units to track how the inventory positions moved over time.

Supply Chain Performance 100

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software KPI Supply Chain Software 100

ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

Proper inventory management can make or break ecommerce brands: Have too much stock and you’ll rack up storage costs and tie up cash flow. That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . What are KPIs & why are they important for your inventory management?

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 98

Logility

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

I always hear people say (and I’m guilty of saying it myself), “it isn’t the technology that provides benefits in a supply chain project; it’s changing the business process.” Setup a simple 6 month inventory trend in dollars and units to track how the inventory positions moved over time.

Supply Chain Performance 100

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Planning Software KPI Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

This creates the perception among consumers that Zara''s products are unique and you have to take it while stock lasts. To cope with this, P&G conducts a merchandise testing at the pilot stores to determine the customer''s response to new product before the launch. HP ''s case study is pretty unique.

Case Study 239

Case Study Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Study 239

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Therefore, evaluating performance and creating a comprehensive digitalization strategy are essential for a distributor’s success. It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. Optimizing inventory can also be achieved by leveraging technology and data analytics.

Inventory Reduction 119

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 119

Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 13, 2016

In the last 30 years S&OP improved performance in many businesses. However, S&OP has not yet substantially delivered on its ultimate promise of enterprise wide resource management, rolling financial forecasting and strategy deployment. Worse, overall S&OP development and progress seems to have stalled.

S&OP 60

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 60

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Many decisions made on a daily/weekly basis, such as inventory target setting, store replenishment, procurement planning, markdown optimization, dynamic pricing, order fulfillment, transportation planning, are candidates for autonomous planning. Therefore autonomous planning should not be treated as just a black box running your operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 284

DynaSys

MARCH 17, 2020

S&OP Process Supported by Cloud-Based Planning Software. Because the company relied on a state-of-the-art DSCP planning system covering the entire S&OP process from demand, production, and inventory through procurement and supply planning, integrated into the corporate global financial plan.

Supply Chain Planning Software 93

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling Demand Planning Software 93

Logility

APRIL 10, 2017

So what’s the answer? In many cases you will discover that processes like demand, inventory, replenishment, and manufacturing planning are limited by a lack of software capability. Implementing an SCP SOR drives big improvements in the planning team’s efficiency and effectiveness. Look at the process enabling tools.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Movement

JULY 18, 2016

Exchange knowledge and informative insights with leading experts and discuss current landscape for the S&OP implementation. S&OP Best Practice and Post-Implementation. KPI, S&OP Dashboard & Scoreboard. S&OP Challenges. S&OP Challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 60

Supply Chain Planning Software S&OP Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 60

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, having an efficient supply chain department is more important than ever. Here’s why a structured approach is important: Efficiency A structured department creates a clear division of labor and defines processes for procurement, production, distribution, and returns.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 98

Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Integrated business planning ( IBP ) is gaining a lot of traction as more companies seek to advance their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. If your sustainable competitive advantage is centered on strong customer relationships, you may carry more inventory than your peers. How do you think about KPI validity?

Metrics 130

Metrics Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 130

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Sometimes it’s tough to look at planning practices through a different lens when concepts like S&OP have been around for over 40 years and little seems to have changed. This wasn’t “digital for the sake of digital”, but to support a very specific business KPI. Plan for demand uncertainty in your forecast.

Gartner 27

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 27

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 10, 2024

Initiatives like Tesco’s Supplier Collection and Onward Supply Schemes demonstrate significant fuel savings. Postponement: Strategies like Just-in-Time and postponement can reduce inventory and transportation costs. Postponement: Strategies like Just-in-Time and postponement can reduce inventory and transportation costs.

Sourcing Strategies 98

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Movement

AUGUST 31, 2017

Companies are increasingly investing in their sales and operation planning (S&OP) process and tools. These developments will yield service and working capital benefits in supply chains which use forecasts to set inventory levels —commonly known as make-to-stock supply chains. Demand planning and S&OP.

Supply Chain Planning Software 68

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 68

Elementum

MAY 23, 2019

What stood out most about last week’s Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference was the emerging consensus around the importance of Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). S&OE plugs that hole by providing a more tactical process with a 0-13 week horizon, to complement the 3-18 month strategic horizon of the S&OP process.

Supply Chain Design Software 60

Supply Chain Design Software Gartner Supply Chain Design S&OP 60

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 23, 2016

Retailers are eager to avoid revenue declines that result from gaps in inventory, so the order fulfillment rate is a key factor in assessing the quality of their relationship with a meat supplier. So remember: never underestimate the importance of your customer order fulfillment KPI. The bad news?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 120

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

Inventory levels. Ideally, though, evaluating your position against competitors should not solely be a KPI benchmarking exercise. Now it’s time to start looking at how you will enable those capabilities. Inventory optimization software. For example: How much automation will you need in your warehouse(s)?

Inventory Reduction 98

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JULY 23, 2014

I know I am prone to rattle on about Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) but seeing the benefits being delivered to previously struggling business is extremely motivating for a confirmed “techy” like myself. There was a weekly demand planning meeting that resembled an S&OP meeting. The Approach. Project Start.

S&OP 173

S&OP Supply and Demand Case Study Study 173

Logility

JUNE 20, 2017

Supply chain talent shortages plague organizations from the executive level to the shop floor and right into the customer’s home. That’s a critical talent gap, too. Today, unlike the ‘90s when supply chain suites first hit the market, the technology has mostly outstripped the user’s ability to leverage it.

Supply Chain Design Software 119

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 119

Arkieva

MARCH 29, 2016

Over the last 5 years I have seen many companies launching inventory reduction programs. When launching an inventory reduction program, companies should be aware that inventory, as a part of Cash, should always be balanced with Cost and Service. They can increase the inventory and as such require more cash.

Cost Reduction Strategies 60

Cost Reduction Strategies Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning 60

Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

5 S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) A workplace organization method originating from Japan. Each ‘S’ represents a step in the process. They consider factors like demand forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacities to create efficient production and distribution plans. Not that common.

Supply Chain Planning Software 75

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning 75

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

It’s a fast-paced, evolving industry that has a lot of challenges, but also plenty of rewards, including a potentially lucrative income. We have Courses like S&OP deployment, Supply Chain Digitalization , , and Negotiation in Procurement. Here’s an easy way to learn how to apply it to Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills 98

Bristlecone

JULY 31, 2020

With massive swings in demand across industries, businesses can no longer rely on yesterday’s data to manage today’s inventory or forecast tomorrow’s demand. Learn how one hi-tech manufacturer is using this powerful tool to solve excess inventory problems. Read Case Study. DRIVING SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE THROUGH ANALYTICS. Learn More.

Supply Chain Software 52

Supply Chain Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 52

Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

In 2014, Deere & Company was listed 80th in the Fortune 500 America’s ranking and was 307th in the 2013 Fortune Global 500 ranking. The company was replenishing dealers’ inventory weekly, using direct shipment and cross-docking operations from source warehouses located near Deere & Company’s manufacturing facilities.

Cost Reduction Strategies 77

Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction Price Reduction 77