AIMMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Our second webinar delved deeper into the technology aspect, focusing on analytical capabilities and scenario modeling. Specifically, we looked at three use cases for scenario modeling using our cloud-based IBP app. The post IBP Scenario Modeling for Recovery, Restructuring and Resilience appeared first on AIMMS SC Blog.

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Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling Modeling Software 406

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 1, 2025

A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. Achieving these goals requires visibility into the entire supply chain.

Optimal Sourcing 266

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The company, heavily invested in Canadian manufacturing, faced a crisis because its raw materials were sourced from outside North America, disqualifying it from USMCA tariff exemptions. Establish inventory reserves in key markets to avoid supply chain disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 249

Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction Optimal Sourcing Price Reduction 249

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be. That doesn’t mean optimization isn’t as important now as it has been in the past. Also, validated financial statements are key in the underlying optimization models. Quite the opposite.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Modeling Optimization Software 130

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Proactively adopting cleaner energy sources ensures alignment with these evolving regulations. The industry’s dependency on traditional energy sources necessitates an urgent shift toward cleaner alternatives. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals.

Optimal Sourcing 267

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Supply Chain Planning Software 267

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Companies that rely solely on deterministic models are struggling to keep up with demand fluctuations. A recent study by McKinsey emphasizes that incorporating variability and uncertainty into forecasting models is crucial for navigating a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Forecasting Supply and Demand 156

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook.

Optimal Sourcing 237

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

Integrate with External Tools and Data: AI Agents can augment their inherent language model capabilities with APIs and tools (e.g., data extractors, search APIs) to perform tasks, enabling them to dynamically adjust to new information and real-time knowledge sources.

Supply Chain Planning Software 293

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

The issue is that when companies optimize functional metrics, they throw the supply chain out of balance and sub-optimize value. Traditional approaches built optimization on top of relational databases. This shift improves modeling options and the use of disparate data. Supply chain leaders love bright and shiny objects.

Optimal Sourcing 195

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Design Software 195

ToolsGroup

APRIL 17, 2025

Traditional demand forecasting methods often fall short, resulting in inefficiencies, excess inventory, and lost revenue. Machine learning is transforming the demand planning process, enhancing demand forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory management, and strengthening supply chain resilience. Key advantages include : 1.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 156

GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2025

If so, optimizing your inventory management strategy can be a game-changer. Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. This method offers a solution to various inventory and shipping challenges for businesses just like yours.

Inventory Reduction 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2025

Recent disruptions have exposed significant vulnerabilities in traditional models, driven by geopolitical instability, fluctuating demand, and operational inefficiencies. Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions.

Supply Chain Software 259

Supply Chain Software Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software 259

Logility

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Balancing forecast accuracy with inventory management gets more challenging every day. These methods leveraged available historical data and market knowledge while blending the best features of various models to maintain peak accuracy. The focus is now moving from the quantity of forecasting models to their effective application.

Supply and Demand 194

Supply and Demand Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 194

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Meanwhile, advances in AI-driven route optimization reduce unnecessary mileage, cutting emissions and costs. Smart energy management systems further enhance efficiency by tracking and optimizing energy use in real-time. Ethical sourcing is a fundamental aspect of social sustainability.

Waste Reduction 298

Waste Reduction Sustainability Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 298

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. Strategic moves like bulk buying, closer supplier partnerships, and syncing procurement with supply chain planning can tighten inventory, cut waste, and free up cash.

Price Reduction 213

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility. This is especially risky for firms betting on partial assembly models. These companies will have to introduce “legal weather modeling” into merchandise planning systems.

Pharmaceutical 161

Pharmaceutical Modeling Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 161

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But between rising costs, complex logistics, and the constant struggle to optimize space and labor, staying ahead can feel like an uphill battle. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Ready to get started?

Optimal Sourcing 97

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It’s the key to transforming your supply chain from a source of frustration into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine. By harnessing the power of data science and analytics, you can gain end-to-end visibility across your entire network, breaking down information silos and optimizing every stage of your operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, as they must rethink everything from next weeks shipping route to their foundational network models. The Ukraine-Russia conflict is ongoing. Tensions flare in the Middle East without warning. billion to $23.07

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Logility

JUNE 5, 2024

This urges a shift from the unsustainable practice of buffering against uncertainty with high inventory levels. Enter Inventory Optimization (IO) as a vital strategy to combat supply chain stress. Yet, recent research suggests a more advanced approach, Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO), surpasses traditional methods.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2025

Safety Stock: Navigating Supply Chain Volatility Through Strategic Inventory Planning Demand volatility represents a critical challenge for supply chain executives today, with safety stock emerging as a key strategic tool to mitigate market uncertainties. Forecast Inaccuracy Strategically offsets errors in predicting future demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning 156

ToolsGroup

AUGUST 25, 2022

BOSTON – (August 25, 2022) ToolsGroup , a global leader in AI-driven retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, has been named a leader in the Quadrant Solutions SPARK Matrix™ for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization. for Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization, 2022. Source: [link].

Optimal Sourcing 222

Optimal Sourcing ToolsGroup Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 222

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver. The concept was that managing trade-offs and optimizing the whole to drive business outcomes would improve value. The problem is that the data does not fit into conventional ERP/APS models very well because they are supply centric. The reason?

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2025

True success depends on high-quality data, sophisticated models, and real-world expertiseand thats where ToolsGroup stands apart. Thats why we champion a hybrid approachone that integrates probabilistic forecasting with machine learning to deliver more accurate demand predictions and optimize inventory levels in supply chain operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Modeling 156

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge. Optimize Inventory and Pricing Use AI-driven insights for stock mix optimization and dynamic pricing, reducing excess stock while meeting service level goals.

Price Reduction 156

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Businesses have shifted from supply-focused approaches to demand-driven models, yet many still struggle to balance accuracy with agility. It leverages historical data, competitive intelligence, and external factors to guide inventory planning and resource allocation. Image source: Stefan de Kok 2.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Supply and Demand Forecasting Software 156

Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

When tariffs hit, crucial components that were once affordable can become prohibitively expensive, forcing companies to rethink their sourcing and production strategies. Key takeaway Top challenge: Sourcing volatility driven by EV component shortages and fluctuating global tariffs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Innovation Pillars: Diagnose: primarily powered by Infor Process Mining, this capability helps organizations gain visibility into business processes, uncover non-conforming variants, identify critical bottlenecks, and optimize operations based on data. Smart Import is also being leveraged to accelerate data integration from various sources.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 203

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Predictive Analytics Software 203

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

By harnessing the growing power of AI to not only sense demand at a very fine-grain, real-time level, but also to govern decisions about pricing and inventory. And that’s not forecasting; it’s modeling. AI can help. I’ve been in this industry since 1985, and it feels like the drama increases every year,” says Petro. “And

Price Reduction 87

Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 87

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this article, we will delve into strategic ways for warehouse managers to eliminate waste, with a focus on not only optimizing the use of cartons and packing, but labor resources and warehouse space as well. One effective method to optimize packing is the standardization of carton sizes. Product slotting is a complex problem.

Waste Reduction 293

Waste Reduction Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 293

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

This model simplifies the world of RtM into a series of three steps that any RtM practitioner can execute. Here are the Top 5 Do’s and Don’ts to help you build a high-performing RTM model and distributor network: ✅Top 5 Do’s Do Align RTM Strategy with Consumer Behaviour : Design your RTM based on where, how, and why your consumers shop.

Waste Reduction 165

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 19, 2025

In modern distribution networks, meeting service levels requires getting precisely the right inventory to the right locations at the right time. Implementing Probabilistic Forecasting in Your Supply Chain Modern supply chain management software incorporates probabilistic modeling as a core function, not just an add-on feature.

Forecasting 156

Forecasting Modeling Forecasting Software Supply and Demand 156

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Optimization and simulation are the two main branches of SCND. Optimization accounts for over 90% of all work that is being done by SCND teams. This article describes how to incorporate simulation techniques into optimization, build a stochastic optimization model, and end up with a more resilient supply chain model.

Sourcing Strategies 307

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Inventory Reduction 307

Logility

JUNE 28, 2022

With Starboard’s Digital Twin Technology, Logility Clients Can Better Answer “What if” Scenarios and Optimize Supply Chain Networks to Overcome Disruptions and Drive Growth. The solution is built for continuous use, eliminating the need for a consulting project to model potential resolutions to unexpected supply chain disruptions.

Optimal Sourcing 253

Optimal Sourcing Network Optimization Software Logility Supply Chain Network Software 253

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2025

Digital twins are emerging as digital transformation accelerators for supply chain and logistics organizations seeking enterprise-level visibility, real-time scenario modeling, and operational agility under disruption. These are not static dashboards or simple visualizationstheyre living, data-rich models of real-world operations.

Sourcing Strategies 223

Sourcing Strategies Modeling Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 223

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If S&OP efforts were that effective, don’t you think that we would have made more progress against inventory levels, margin, and growth? In part, this results in increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain. The reason? Changing an industry is tough.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Edge computing processing data locally, near the source has emerged as a method to address these challenges by reducing latency and improving resiliency. Optimizing AI models for edge hardware is another area of difficulty. This fragmentation of connectivity often delays edge deployment initiatives.

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