ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Advanced supply chain planning is being transformed by probabilistic forecasting , which revolutionizes demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables. The result?

Forecasting 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 11, 2025

Warehouse Robotics: Systematic Redesign of Core Functions Warehouse operations have historically relied on manual labor for tasks such as picking, sorting, inventory management, and material handling. Langham Logistics used Gather AI drones to improve inventory accuracy from 97% to over 99.9%, while reducing cycle count time tenfold.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2024

trillion distortion inventory problem. Trillion Inventory Distortion Problem In this podcast, Karl Swensen, CEO and Co-founder of Pull Logic, discusses how their AI-enabled technology helps retailers, brands, and manufacturers reduce lost sales by addressing supply chain and selling process failure points. Summary: Solving the $1.8

Inventory Reduction 264

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 31, 2025

Probabilistic forecasting is revolutionizing demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization by significantly improving forecast accuracy and decision-making across distribution networks. Enhancing Inventory with Probabilistic Forecasting A supply chain is a complex ecosystem influenced by dynamic variables.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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ToolsGroup

JUNE 11, 2025

Its ability to translate probability distributions into real-time inventory and replenishment actions sets it apart from other vendors. For more available research, please visit [link]. It isn’t just forecasting demand; they’re orchestrating it. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn , X , and YouTube , or visit www.toolsgroup.com.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 30, 2024

However, according to research by Ernst & Young LLP, the global consulting firm, as the Covid crisis recedes, supply chain executives are losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts. EY and ARCs research suggests that at many companies, that opportunity is receding.

Supply Chain Planning Software 301

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

QKS Group , a global advisory and research firm, evaluates vendors for its SPARK Matrix™ based on two key criteria: technology excellence and customer impact. For more available research, please visit [link]. At QKS Group, our vision is to become an integral part of our client’s business as a strategic knowledge partner.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Investment in research and partnerships is crucial for scaling these solutions industry-wide. AI-powered warehouse management improves inventory flow and reduces waste. Research and development are needed to overcome these limitations and ensure affordability. Immutable records enable accountability throughout the supply chain.

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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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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 29, 2025

His keynote address highlighted the company’s recent accomplishments, such as the introduction of a new inventory planning solution, substantial investments in research and development, and advancements in artificial intelligence. Management Layer Oversees goods receipts, inventory, and other related tasks.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As a result, companies tend to plan, optimize, and execute their inventory, labor, transportation, and warehousing operations separately (that is, in a siloed manner). Historically, there has been a disconnect between Supply Chain Planning and Supply Chain Execution processes and applications. Is that the case at your company?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

An example of this is Vendor Management Inventory and Capacity Collaboration for contract manufacturing. This can help identify potential disruptions early and improve decision-making capabilities, particularly in Purchase Order, Forecast, Inventory and Quality related processes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment.

Price Reduction 291

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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

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E2open

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The latest study highlights opportunities for businesses to strengthen resilience with artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand sensing to optimize inventory, realize more value from planning investments, and better serve clients during disruptions of any size. Orlando, FL – October 2, 2024 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2023

Now the writing follows the research. I mix the quantitative research with my observations and interviews, and the posts seem to roll from my fingers. If you would like to participate in a current research study, we would love your help and participation in the contract manufacturing study. (If It was a struggle!) Figure 3.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 31, 2024

In parallel, I am involved in several research projects. In other studies, I am working with data scientists and statisticians to glean insights from over sixty quantitative research projects over the last decade. In short, the research tells me that the manufacturing industries are stuck.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 11, 2025

For demand forecasting, this means looking beyond mere accuracy to focus on: Strategic decision-making improvements Cost reduction strategies Inventory optimization Customer service enhancement 2.Understand Define Clear Business Outcomes The most successful technology investments start with a clear understanding of desired business outcomes.

Forecasting 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Yawn and walk on if the answer is i mproving demand error or reducing inventory levels. On December 5th, Supply Chain Insights is hosting a small event at Georgia Tech to share the results of a two-year research effort to connect financial metrics by industry to supply chain performance to drive value. See You on December 5th?

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2024

I share research, observations, and insights. I shared this after interviewing 150 companies on their S&OP processes while at AMR Research. This research, completed in 2006, was during the transformation of multi-national to global supply chains. Profits were good, and the organization struggled to manage inventory.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For example, a warehouse inventory discrepancy may only matter if it affects high-priority orders or strategic customers. In her prior role as a Research Analyst, she advised over 1000 global companies on a range of supply chain strategic and operational topics at the intersection of digital and technology.

Resource Reduction 291

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Blyncsy’s map utilizes crowdsourced dash camera imagery from over 1 million vehicles, which, combined with its AI image analysis capabilities, can detect more than 40 different road conditions and asset inventory issues in near-real time. This includes identifying hazards like guardrail damage, missing signs, and improper road striping.

Supply Chain Design Software 284

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 9, 2025

He introduced Enterprise Promise and Fulfill, a new solution that supports enterprise-wide inventory visibility and real-time order orchestration.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 6, 2020

Tom, the colorful warehouse manager, constantly heckled Frank for the increasing inventory levels while Ed, the quiet material/logistics manager, constantly questioned if there was a better way. He felt that inventory was no problem, he would just cut it at the end of each quarter to make the balance sheet goals. Strength in S&OP.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 362

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here I share some insights from my research. I am currently doing research on inventory management. In the research, I ask inventory planners to define resilience. Of the twenty companies interviewed, only one can answer the question, “Do you have a good inventory plan?” Yes, I think so.

Supply Chain Design Software 395

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ToolsGroup

JULY 28, 2023

With a complete set of out-of-the-box capabilities for demand planning, inventory optimization, and replenishment, companies experience shorter time to implement and faster time to value. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 12, 2023

I was in the midst of updating ARC Advisory Group’s research on the independent WMS consultancy market at that time. Many years ago, I conducted research on the GIS market and through that process learned that electric distribution companies have challenges distinct from many other organizations.

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Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

These comparisons suggest that strong frontloading through April that built up inventories , and possibly some shippers decreasing shipments or pausing orders while tariffs are still at the significant minimum of 30% for China, may make this year’s tariff-deadline driven early peak season weaker than some had anticipated.

Negotiating Skills 156

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

A negative FVA increases cost, inventory, and risk. This is important, because the potential of 72% of supply chains within industry sectors at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns declined post-recession. I don’t believe supply chain research is ever effective behind a paywall. Watch for the launch.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

We explore the concept of holistic inventory strategies focused on the form and function of inventory. In the process, we learn that only 15-20% of inventories are safety stock and that the current APS frameworks do not enable a holistic analysis of the form and function of inventory.

Inventory Reduction 434

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 30, 2023

As a result, demand planning is largely manual, inventory management is a series of manual inputs, and production planning is via spreadsheet. Anne is a lean disciple and sees all inventory as Muda. She lacks the appreciation for the need for inventory as a buffer. I advised John to ask for help to improve inventory health.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. We cited indications of the post Lunar New Year ramp-up of global production levels to replenish inventories, more so than in prior years.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Emerging technologies like chemical recycling and pyrolysis are opening new avenues for material recovery, while the shift to electric vehicles is driving research into battery refurbishment and second-life applications. However, these challenges also present opportunities for innovation and growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While consultants know the answers (or believe they do), I believe my goal as a research analyst is to unearth new questions that should be asked (and answered together openly in the supply chain community) to improve value. Rolling up a perpetual inventory signal takes eleven hours. days to get a perpetual inventory signal and 2.2

Supply Chain Planning Software 392

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