ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 25, 2022

More than ever, seasonal inventory needs to be carefully accounted for during the demand forecasting and inventory planning process , ensuring right-sized inventory that can meet customer expectations while limiting the spend and use of working capital. Benefits of Effective Seasonal Inventory Management.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 6, 2019

The research focused on the inventory visibility and optimization challenges that companies face today related to omni-channel fulfillment and the actions they should take to elevate their omni-channel performance. And it begins with improving their inventory accuracy. The Inventory Accuracy “Confidence Gap”.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 20, 2022

Sarah Voorhees, VP of Demand and Inventory Planning at American Tire Distributors , is one such leader who emphasizes the importance of individual check-ins: A 1:1 conversation can be intimidating, though, especially if the person has sensitive concerns. Source: Fortune. #3: Source: Fortune. It’s been a tough couple of years.

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Returns come with plenty of challenges around logistics, inventory, and predicting volatile sales trends. Then, we’ll delve into three of the latest trends and five steps you can take to best manage your returns. The Latest Trends in Retail Returns. The Goals of Customer-Centric Retail Returns. According to the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2021

In fact, in our Supply Chains to Admire analysis, we find that this is true in twenty-five of twenty-eight industry sectors studied. Orbit Chart of Four Industry Sectors at the Intersection of Operating Margin and Inventory Turns (Year-over-Year Averages for the Sector). Reversing The Trend. How do we reverse the trend?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 12, 2021

Alternative proteins have seen a rise in popularity over the last decade – a trend expected to continue in future – as consumers look to maintain their protein intake while avoiding meat for personal, environmental or health reasons. Insect protein Insects are a highly nutritious, dense source of protein.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

When you look at the potential benefits in inventory savings, freight savings, and on-time fulfillment improvements, it’s not that difficult to build the business case. I encourage you to watch the webcast to hear them tell their stories directly, but here’s an overview of A101’s case study. So, what’s been the problem?

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. Colin: What are some of the global trends currently impacting demand modeling, supply chain planning, and supply variability?

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

As I discussed in a recent article in RFID Journal , RFID technology has changed a lot since 2005 and could be the secret to ensuring greater visibility and inventory accuracy this year. They don’t have an internal power source, so range and data storage is sacrificed to gain cost efficiency and lifespan. What is RFID Technology?

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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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RFgen

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Key Takeaways: Proactive planning and a digital-first mindset are critical to keeping up with trends in 2023 and beyond. As a result, new strategies have emerged to solve old and new challenges, from labor shortages to inventory supply. A recent McKinsey study found that Industry 4.0 In fact, over half of U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 26, 2023

In a recent study, roughly 1/3 of respondents were familiar or very familiar with the concepts of the Graph Approach. Or a unified data model across source, make, and deliver for planning? The greatest value in the network is making effective trade-offs between source, make, and deliver. Why is this needed? Why is this needed?

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 28, 2018

Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Colin Masson, Global Industry Director of Manufacturing Solutions (that's him on the left), sat down with me to discuss how manufacturers optimize their inventories. Colin: What are some of the global trends currently impacting demand modeling, supply chain planning, and supply variability?

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RFgen

JUNE 2, 2023

A New Perspective on Inventory Management Inventory management can feel like a constant game of cat and mouse—chasing after ever-changing demand while trying to balance stock levels. As revealed in the RFgen Digital Inventory Report , a major challenge in inventory management is having too many challenges.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Analysis of case study is certainly one of the most popular methods for people from business management background. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

The examples below show you how to do this in AIMMS SC Navigator Apps, but we encourage you to study these scenarios in the tools you have at your disposal. . Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Study 2: Inspect Demand Trends .

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ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 13, 2022

However, the instability around the risk of recession remains, and knowing the top supply chain trends to watch in 2023 will help your organization prioritize operations and succeed. The pandemic revealed that the world could and does change even with lean inventory management practices in play and a strategy for every scenario.

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Logility

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Studies have shown that, on average, demand sensing reduces forecast error by up to 50%, increases inventory accuracy by up to 20% and optimally deploys downstream inventory. Here are some examples of appropriate data sources for building a better short term, demand-sensitive forecast: Internal sources.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Note: The following is an excerpt from “ Omni-Channel Logistics Leaders: Top 5 Inventory Insights ,” based on research conducted by Adelante SCM and LEGACY Supply Chain Services with input from nearly 100 supply chain professionals from retail, manufacturing, and logistics service providers companies in the United States and Canada.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

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The Network Effect

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The best way to achieve this is to provide a single, global view of all inventory available in order to intelligently source the line item components of that order, ensuring that the business can meet both current and future customer demand while optimizing inventory, logistics, and asset utilization.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve read the market reports, trawled the internet and identified key areas of change, and here we break these down for you with 10 of the major trends we expect to see in this industry in 2022 and beyond. This is definitely a trend to watch for in the coming years. leading to an expected market size of US$1,251.09 billion by 2028.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 31, 2023

A Deloitte study identified trends such as buying based on what food was already at home and buying only what was essential in an effort to waste less food. Embracing digital and automated processes will enable increased traceability of ingredients and improved inventory monitoring for faster and more efficient processing.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 15, 2020

My first focus was on China sourcing. No doubt about it, we are characters in a supply chain case study searching to define a new normal. Today, we find ourselves in the middle of a risk management case study. China was the source of over 90% of PPE.) Model Local Market Trends. We will not find it anytime soon.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Here I share insights on the work we are doing on the Network of Networks, and Five Trends that Excite Me. At the session, together through education, sharing case studies, and reviewing research, we will explore the opportunities to build a Network of Networks to improve B2B supply chain connectivity. Building the Network of Networks.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 13, 2021

We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply chain demand volatility and improve how they source materials and products from suppliers. Supply chains will get more regional and focus more on alternate sourcing/ substitution options. Companies will also look to shorten and localize supply chains.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 2, 2023

Inventory Remains Make-or-Break for Omnichannel Success With brick-and-mortar stores opening again, new markets beginning to emerge, and product diversification increasing, efficient omnichannel management is becoming both more complicated and more essential. Looking for eco-friendly ways to handle excess inventory?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2015

Many studies state that those who can manage the functions with the supply chain, they have a competitive advantage. Look at these 7 supply chain trends as a guide to better your supply chain today. INFOGRAPHIC] 7 Supply Chain Trends as Laid out by Supply Chain Expert. 4) Management of Complexity. 6) Rethinking Workforce.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 30, 2024

It has the power to analyze vast datasets, predict future trends with remarkable accuracy, and adapt to changes in real time, offering businesses a competitive edge. Supply chain forecasting predicts future demand for products and services, inventory needs, and production planning based on historical data, market analysis, and current trends.

Forecasting 52

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Intelligent Audit

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This is just one of the supply chain trends highlighted in a recent article by SupplyChainBrain that points out that most supply chain-related organizations “developed the ability to rapidly adapt business models and supply chain ecosystems to live with a high degree of volatility and disruption.

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Vanguard Software

APRIL 22, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is defined as embedding environmental, social, or corporate governance considerations as raw materials are sourced, converted into products, and delivered to the market. Leading Global Snack and Soda Company Case Study. Download Case Study. Supply chain sustainability benefits companies and consumers.

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Unleashed

APRIL 11, 2021

In this comprehensive guide to online inventory management, we’ll take a look at what it is and why your product-based business can’t do without it. Online inventory management for manufacturers. Online inventory management for retailers. Online inventory management for wholesalers. We’ll also cover.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a study of logistics providers conducted by Fraunhofer IML, only 36% of organizations reported having a clear overall plan for digital transformation. In a study by IDC, 68% of respondents indicated that they need to revisit their operating models. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 15, 2024

It has the power to analyze vast datasets, predict future trends with remarkable accuracy, and adapt to changes in real time, offering businesses a competitive edge. Supply chain forecasting predicts future demand for products and services, inventory needs, and production planning based on historical data, market analysis, and current trends.

Forecasting 52

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Arkieva

AUGUST 8, 2016

A new study by the SupplyChainDigest analyzing the main components of working capital: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), and Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) revealed an uptick in DIO. New Study Shows a Rise in US Company Inventories. Source: Commerce Dept. Source: Commerce Dept.

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Vinculum

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The forecast period is from 2018 to 2023, whereas 2017 is the base year for estimating the market study. SMEs and large enterprises are opting for the latest technologies and services to principally manage product details, payment systems, and inventory. Current market trends. during the forecast period. Major Highlights.

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Vinculum

JULY 18, 2022

Such a platform gives an awful experience to mingle with other social media websites like Facebook, Instagram, and another relatable online source to attract a huge crowd. As per the CSA research study, around 76% of online shoppers choose to get the product information in their mother tongue or regional language. Cryptocurrency.

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