ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency. In this article, I’ll discuss a case study which involved our customer Belcorp, a Latin American direct-sales beauty corporation. It played out as follows.

Modeling

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving profitability. Spare parts supply chains, however, come with their own set of complexities, requiring targeted strategies and specialized tools to meet these unique demands effectively.

Inventory Reduction

ToolsGroup

APRIL 7, 2025

Disruptions in the supply chain happen with surprising regularity. Financial crises, global tensions, supply shortages, technological innovations, and regulatory changes are inevitable we just cant predict when theyll strike. This uncertainty makes dynamic inventory replenishment optimization essential for business success.

Inventory Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

However, the scope and timeline of the initiative carry clear implications for the food and beverage supply chain. From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Production scheduling may also be affected.

Manufacturing Procurement

ToolsGroup

JULY 3, 2025

Meeting Demand Surges in the Restaurant Supply Chain Peak demand days—such as National Hamburger Day or Super Bowl Sunday—create major stress on restaurant and foodservice logistics. Common Challenges in the Restaurant Supply Chain Forecasting Demand Surges On peak days, demand can spike dramatically-sometimes unpredictably.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

Today, in supply chain planning, this could not be further from reality. Employees Cannot Get to the Right Data at the Speed of Business A war is raging between Oracle, Salesforce and SAP to automate supply chains. Supply chain was defined in 1982 as interoperability between source, make and deliver.

Supply Chain Planning Software

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.

Forecasting Software

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ToolsGroup identifies five key drivers shaping the future of supply chains: changing customer expectations, heightened competition, rising operational complexity, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Technological Advancements Real-time inventory tracking and predictive analytics give leading firms a competitive edge.

Price Reduction

The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2025

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Are Micro Fulfillment Centers the Next Frontier in Retail Logistics? What Is a Micro Fulfillment Center?

Inventory Reduction

RFgen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Picture this: You’re a warehouse manager, and with a few taps on your smartphone, you instantly know the exact location and quantity of every item in your inventory. That’s not science fiction—it’s the power of mobile inventory management. Ready to turn your inventory from a headache into a strategic asset?

Inventory Management Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2025

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. We were wrong. Today the question is not just When is the next disruption coming?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2025

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Analytics keeps on playing a greater role in supply chain management. Here is a closer look at the relation between analytics and the supply chain, and why Supply Chain training is so important in this area.

Price Mitigation Strategies

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The global supply chain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Conversely, a student who quickly grasps procurement strategies can be challenged with advanced case studies and leadership projects.

Supply Chain Planning Software

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2025

graduate of Cornell University, Catania studied Applied Economics and Political Science, and was a Cornell Tradition Fellow. With its recent acquisition of Orderbot, a distributed order management solution, OneRail is integrating inventory and order management capabilities to enable store-shelf-to-doorstep visibility.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 2, 2025

The Connected Supply Chain. Drip Digital Supply Chain. Autonomous Supply Chain Planning. Self-Healing Supply Chains. Touchless Supply Chains. Small companies outperform large companies, and the marquee customers of major supply chain planning technology providers underperform.

Optimal Sourcing

Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

With the advent of the digital era, supply chain has transformed dramatically. To increase flexibility, responsiveness, and competitiveness in the long run, the investment in supply chain digitalization will increase by 10%-15% over the next few years. If trends hold, we will achieve touchless supply chains very soon.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 4, 2025

Normality evaporated for supply chain leaders around the world. Global Supply Chain Pressure Index September 1997 through June 2025 Why We Need to Look Backward to Look Forward On Friday, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics released revised data showing that, over the past three months, the U.S.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 28, 2025

I watch in amusement as supply chain leaders surf the ups and down of each cycle. The role of the supply chain planner evolved when systems were tough to use and loading data/ running batch jobs were difficult. Today’s traditional supply chain processes can add to waste. My observation? Minimize Waste.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

As businesses become increasingly global, professionals in the supply chain field must keep up with new technologies, trends, and best practices. Summary Table edX Supply Chain Courses vs. SCMDOJO Aspect SCMDOJO edX Focus & Specialization A dedicated platform focused entirely on supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. To truly build resilience across the entire organization — including supply chain and logistics — businesses need to remove the internal silos that can lead to restricted data flow and collaboration. It all starts with adaptability.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In 2023 alone, over $100 billion was invested in EV and battery supply chain M&A deals. As supply chains transition to a more circular and sustainable model, M&A activity in this domain is expected to intensify. billion in the 12 months through November 2024), is supporting electricity costs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

ivalua

MAY 29, 2025

Procurement and supply chain management are often used interchangeably—but in practice, the lines between them can blur in ways that create real friction. In this blog, we cover the key differences between procurement and supply chain management, and explain where the biggest disconnects typically occur.

Procurement Solutions

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Supply chains consist of imperfect humans struggling to make perfect decisions. That, at least, is the theory behind mathematical optimization, and the way it’s being applied to supply chain management today. In the end, though, it all comes down to a game of numbers.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 12, 2025

Subscribe Valuable Ways to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency! Efficient supply chain management can make or break a business in today’s fast-paced market. Whether you run a small enterprise or a large corporation, refining your supply chain is essential. trillion dollars per year.

Supply Chain Software

Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you’ve ever tried to buy a new car during the chip shortage or waited months for furniture delivery, you’ve experienced firsthand what happens when supply chains break down. Supply chain resilience is your business’s ability to bounce back when things go wrongand in today’s world, things will go wrong.

Sourcing Strategies

Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Embrace Technology and Data : Use real-time data for demand forecasting, inventory management, and route optimization. Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. Regular reviews and joint business planning foster accountability and trust.

Waste Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2025

Supply chain leaders face macro-challenges such as the pressure for sustainability, labor shortages and the effects of inflation on operating margins. Studies estimate that a typical warehouse picker spends over 50% of their shift just in travel time winding their way across the warehouse to or from a product pick.

Warehousing

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change. trillion to U.S.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

While flashy consumer-facing products like social apps garner much attention, innovation in less glamorous areas like supply chain management is equally responsible for propelling startups to unicorn status. Leveraging emerging technologies gives startups supply chain advantages that legacy players cannot match.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

Uncertainty is a constant factor influencing supply chain operations. In response, many supply chain leaders consider pausing digital transformation initiatives to minimize risk. This lack of real time information causes slow reactions to supply chain issues, allowing minor problems to escalate quickly.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

The success of your business links inextricably to the performance of your supply chain. you have to make your supply chain successful too. Supply Chain and Business Success By the Numbers Now for those statistics I mentioned. If you want business success (and who doesn’t?),

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 3, 2025

Thesis Ideas for Supply Chain Students! Businesses cutting across various sectors have encountered unexpected disruptions, leading to the realization that their supply chains are more complex than previously thought. But what exactly is meant by supply chain complexity? Doing SCM studies is no different.

Supply Chain Design Software

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people get confused about KPIs or Key Performance Indicators in Logistics and Supply Chain operations. Still, in this article, I will help you evaluate the need for supply chain and logistics KPIs in your organisation, and identify which types of measurement might be most appropriate. Which ones to use?…

KPI

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Inventory buffers shrink. To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. Decarbonizing the Supply Chain Flexibility and cost control aren’t the only strengths of a multimodal strategy. intensified.

Freight

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Retailers are following suit. In the U.S.,

Rail Software

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In 2020 alone, remanufacturing activities in the EU automotive aftermarket saved an estimated 800,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the annual emissions of 120,000 EU citizens, according to a study published by CLEPA (the European Association of Automotive Suppliers).

Automotive