ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Boston and Milan, 15 December 2021 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce that it has joined the Microsoft Partner Pledge, an initiative with the aim of promoting a sustainable environmental future. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

ToolsGroup will support Emma’s goal of creating a resilient, intelligent supply chain process to fuel the company’s growth. After a successful proof-of-concept in Germany, Emma chose ToolsGroup to gain centralized planning and end-to-end (E2E) supply chain transparency. About ToolsGroup. MUNICH & BOSTON — 23.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

At ToolsGroup, we spend a lot of time working and partnering with our customers to overcome their top supply chain challenges. With SO99’s enhanced Dynamic Stock Leveling capabilities, our software automatically looks back at historical sales and fills in gaps where there is a significant deviation from those same historical forecasts.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2022

Leaders surveyed in third annual ToolsGroup and CSCMP report are “extremely concerned” about external supply chain threats but lack people to make transformation succeed. From January to March 2022, CSCMP and ToolsGroup surveyed more than 300 supply chain professionals around the world. About ToolsGroup. About CSCMP.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 13, 2020

Rafael Labbé, Supply Chain Director at Suministros y Alimentos, a distributor to McDonalds Mesoamérica, shared his company’s experience and COVID-19 supply chain response with ToolsGroup’s Kathleen Geraghty at the recent ToolsGroup virtual user conference. Rafael: It has been a really helpful tool with which to go through this crisis.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 17, 2021

In a recent digital transformation in supply chain planning study conducted by CSCMP and ToolsGroup, 45% of respondents said the pandemic caused supplier instability/shifts and 30% were struggling with staffing shortages/reduced productivity, while 45% indicated demand for their products and services had increased at the same time.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2022

In the midst of the pandemic and other events that remind us uncertainty is a constant, Rob and Mauro have shown their mettle,” said ToolsGroup CEO Joseph Shamir. About ToolsGroup. For more information, follow ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. About Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

The good news, however, is they have plenty of options in their product assortments, store footprints, customer behavior and even virtual worlds as they face these economic headwinds, using tools including basket analysis, which shows what customers are buying, and assortment planning, which helps retailers decide what to sell.”

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2022

ToolsGroup digital supply chain planning and optimization is now available as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 business application. With the availability of ToolsGroup’s fully automated planning and optimization engine, Dynamics 365 customers can guarantee product availability and right-size inventory across the end-to-end supply chain.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2023

Sahil Gupta , Chief Product Officer at ToolsGroup, shares the most important insights and takeaways from this year’s ShopTalk conference. Powered by Shopify, TikTok provides retailers the ability to connect with customers, enabling consumers to make purchases any place, any time, even when they are not typically or actively “shopping.”

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ToolsGroup

JULY 6, 2021

Selecting and implementing a new supply chain solution is a risky career move for any supply chain manager. The wrong solution can cost the company millions and cost the manager their job. You may be smirking right now wondering about the validity of a supply chain software company singing the praises of a POC.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 2, 2021

The implications are much broader–if you implement the wrong software, you hinder your organization’s overall supply chain strategy and business objectives. Planning and preparation are paramount when beginning the planning software selection process. Implementing new supply chain planning software is not a one-and-done.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 4, 2019

… The one issue retailers should we wary of — if this trend tracked by Coresight holds true — is ending up with too much inventory on their hands after the holiday season, if they’re planning to sell more than what ends up being the case. As Thomas pointed out, inventory management is especially critical during the holiday season.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2022

However, ignoring the effect of something with such a profound impact on consumers’ day-to-day lives can lead to severe miscalculations in everything from sales and inventory to markdowns and staffing levels. Allocation: Increase sales and minimize markdowns by aligning store inventories ti weather-based shifts in sales.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

As an analyst in the battered supply chain software market for a decade, it is fun to watch you grow. Clients buy your software because you make it real. I always start the discussion of all software acquisitions with the same statement: the acquisition of software is seldom a good deal for the buyer/user of software.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 14, 2022

Named a Supply Chain leader in annual list of most innovative and transformative retail technology solution providers. In making this selection, Retail Today’s editorial team has analyzed the universe of Retail solutions in 16 categories—scanning nearly 7000 applicants and nominees. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. 84% of buyers read the return policy before making an online purchase.

Retail 296

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2021

This is where TireHub uses ToolsGroup. ToolsGroup is a global supply chain planning software company. ToolsGroup help companies maintain or improve target service levels while minimizing inventory. This is where ToolsGroup comes into play, especially with the seasonality of some SKUs. For TireHub.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 21, 2020

MILAN and BOSTON, July 21, 2020 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and COPAN Group, the world leader in the production of pre-analytics and bacteriology swabs, viral transport media, and systems for molecular biology, announced today a joint initiative to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 3, 2021

Demand for fashion products also has complex characteristics, with hard-to-predict, sporadic demand, high volatility and impulsive purchases. It’s crucial to have a strong and innovative supply chain planning approach and tools to survive and thrive in this swiftly-evolving industry. Demand planning for direct and indirect channels.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Yet according to retail advisory firm IHL , “The most significant challenges to inventory distortion are the availability of workers and the disruptions outside of the immediate control of the retailer.” Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Optimize spare part inventories. One study found that 51% of consumers prioritize product quality over price when making purchases. Companies leverage advanced design solutions to expedite product design, rapid prototyping, and testing. By employing these AI-based measures, manufacturers can: Optimize uptime.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2020

Balancing high service levels with inventory. The company needed to raise its service levels while maintaining or reducing its available inventory. Lacking the right tools for the job. Lacking the right tools for the job. Also, the system did not track carrying costs, which would have helped planners evaluate purchases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Demand shaping is a supply chain strategy that utilizes tactics such as price and promotion incentives, product substitutions and cost modifications to entice customers to purchase specific items. All of these activities speak directly to the benefits of demand shaping which include increased revenue, increased exposure and reduced inventory.

Inventory Reduction 156

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

By understanding inventory needs from a financial perspective, including revenue and margin, retailers gain insight into their open-to-buy process and, as part of their merchandise financial planning, ensure the organization will not overspend merchandising budgets. Improve Inventory Flexibility. What is an open-to-buy ?

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Surveys have shown that consumers are 71% more likely to make a purchase based on social media referrals, and 47% of millennials’ purchases are influenced by social media1. That means there are many companies out there struggling to make sense of constantly shifting demand data and to make smart inventory optimization decisions.

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Use analytics to put your available inventory to the best use. Chances are you do have some inventory–make sure it’s being put to the best use with automation and data analytics. In more buoyant times, companies are often optimizing inventory to reduce cost or maximize revenue to grab market share.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Love it or hate it, daily necessities need to be purchased. eCommerce Purchases and “The New Normal” Retail Categories. Shoppers are also less likely to have the hassle of returns, thanks to the ability to see, test, and try-on products before purchasing them. Data source: eMarketer. What exactly are people shopping for online?

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

After all, why pay full price when you can purchase the exact same item for less? Investing in a modern promotion management solution is the best way to ensure your customers get the products they want at a fair price, making them less likely to turn to your competitors, while still ensuring that you meet your fiscal targets.

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ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

At ToolsGroup we’re extremely proud of three of our customers who were recipients of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2021 Women in Supply Chain Award. We’re also using data from customers to partner with suppliers on long-term purchasing plans so they can confidently and predictably run production to support anticipated needs.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 6, 2021

Supply chain planning software provider proud to support Unicef, the Ocean Cleanup, World Wildlife Fund, and Banco Farmaceutico Foundation. Apart from relentless focus on customer value, ToolsGroup’s leadership and staff place a high value on social responsibility. About ToolsGroup.

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 6, 2022

Solutions enable real-time inventory availability and fulfillment optimization for retailers. BOSTON—June 7, 2022 — ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Onera, a provider of real-time inventory availability and fulfillment software solutions to retailers.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The initial software product release name was Real-Time Forecasting. E2open sells a cloud-based solution for network collaboration. History of Terra Technology.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Dynamic Fulfillment considers the item itself, inventory locations, and the different carrier options. You would much rather fulfill from the location with the higher markdown risk, rather than deplete your stock of inventory where it’s more likely to sell at full price. 1 – Ship Cost The first component is ship cost. Let’s Chat

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2020

This can lead to large, chunky orders, over-production and ultimately excess inventory throughout the supply chain. There are a few solutions to this phenomenon. None of these solutions are easy to implement, but identifying a potential bullwhip effect should be on everyone’s radar. Post-crisis recommendations.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Whereas retailers once purchased merchandise largely based on the gut instinct of trend-savvy buyers and the push of whatever manufacturers tried to sell them, nowadays, they need to take a much more customer-focused and data-centered approach. Inventory is retailers’ greatest asset AND liability. Retailers are losing $1.75

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Joint Microsoft and ToolsGroup planning solution will support POOLCORP’s goals of improved service to customers and increased profitability amid demand and supply volatility. Recent supply disruptions have made supply chain agility even more crucial,” said David Barton, ToolsGroup’s general manager of North America.

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