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.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Supply and Demand ToolsGroup 120

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

September 26, 2019) A new study by ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, and Spinnaker, a supply chain services company, has found that only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning. About ToolsGroup. BOSTON, Mass. and HOUSTON, Tex. About Spinnaker.

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 136

ToolsGroup

MARCH 17, 2020

Macro events like the Coronavirus crisis trigger demand volatility that affects every link in your global supply chain—from the raw materials you procure to setting safety stock levels to planning logistics and promotions. One US-based ToolsGroup manufacturing customer sources parts from several Chinese and Italian suppliers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 215

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 215

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2021

The company is owned by Bridgestone and Goodyear, two tire manufacturers who came together to form a distribution channel to make sure the customer could get the tire they wanted. This is where TireHub uses ToolsGroup. ToolsGroup is a global supply chain planning software company. TireHub at a Glance. Focus on the Data.

Supply Chain Planning Software 144

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software ToolsGroup Optimal Sourcing 144

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 21, 2020

ToolsGroup supply chain planning software allows Allopneus.com to improve inventory quality while reducing storage space at its national distribution center by almost 20%. Unlike its competitors in the online market, Allopneus.com manages its logistics in-house. ” Choosing ToolsGroup. NEWS RELEASE.

Optimal Sourcing 35

Optimal Sourcing ToolsGroup Inventory Reduction Optimization Software 35

ToolsGroup

APRIL 11, 2018

Jörg Schlager describing SKF's Integrated Planning (Source: Optilon). Digital transformation ” is tough for any firm, but when you are $9 billion industrial manufacturer, it is a sizable undertaking. Figure 1 Source: SKF. Figure 2 Source: SKF. Figure 3 Source: SKF. Figure 4 Source: SKF.

Supply Chain Planning Software 222

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 222

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Source: Bloomberg.com. The demand for retail workers to fill positions in stores, warehouses, and the manufacturing plants of vertically integrated retailers is not decreasing anytime soon. Moreover, the new policy of purchasing online and picking up in-store adds to the already high-stress environment for in-store employees.

Optimal Sourcing 156

Optimal Sourcing Retail Purchasing Skills Inventory Reduction 156

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As we head into the holiday season, supply delays, logistics constraints and inflation are looming over shoppers and retailers—and the manufacturers and distributors who keep them in supply. In layman’s terms, COVID-19 demand changes hit manufacturers and retailers hard, and they had to drastically cut production and sales.

Supply Chain Planning Software 291

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Software 291

ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The pandemic accelerated digitization plans across multiple industries according to the ToolsGroup/CSCMP 2021 Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning survey. As a result, procuring materials from suppliers, factory production and warehouse logistics had become much more complex.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Optimal Sourcing 156

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I’ve worked in the supply chain for 30+ years, working for major retailers including Kmart, Michaels and Five Below, as well as on the 3PL and logistics side with companies including FedEx, where I was Vice President of Global Transportation, and UPS, where I worked as Vice President of Supply Chain Design. Image source: Bloomberg.

Supply Chain Disruption 194

Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 194

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 5, 2016

Now companies have started outsourcing supply chain business processes like planning, direct procurement, order management, inventory optimisation and reverse logistics. For more information, pelase contact the authors: Eric Kingwill is managing director at ToolsGroup Africa with extensive across the board supply chain experience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 120

ToolsGroup

JULY 24, 2019

Manufacturing was transformed into a global enterprise. And this low cost fostered a mentality of incremental thinking with mid-level managers focused on squeezing out 1-2% a year in cost savings through sourcing, says Pete Guarraia of Bain consultancy. . Ecommerce is also driving supply chain change.

Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Gartner 189

ToolsGroup

APRIL 3, 2020

Both examples are currently seeing stock-outs, but the toilet paper shortage is more of a logistics issue than a physical supply problem. N95 masks have both a physical quantity limitation (12 million in the national stockpile) and a logistical problem: there are over 6,000 hospitals in the US. Post-crisis recommendations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning 194

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This is not just my personal observation but the consensus of leading financial experts around the world who are regularly briefed by manufacturers, logistics providers and retailers. You can read more about it in the FT , CNBC , and many other sources or listen to Goldman Sachs’ podcast. Image source: New York Times.

Supply Chain Planning Software 177

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Forecasting Optimization Software 177

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. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. Colin: What kind of results have customers seen with ToolsGroup MEIO?

Optimal Sourcing 136

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling 136

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Do you expect people’s relationship with logistics to change in the long term due to COVID-19? For those who already worked in logistics, there will also be changes. It’s the perfect tagline for ToolsGroup as our solution really does help businesses to be ready for the real world — which we all know rarely follows the rules.

ToolsGroup 234

ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 234

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. But that’s not the only shift in manufacturing. Colin: What kind of results have customers seen with ToolsGroup MEIO?

Optimal Sourcing 120

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Modeling 120

Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

” However, staff members at Material Handling & Logistics (MH&L) provide support for Mortson’s assertion. They report, “Only 7% of companies are reaping the benefits of digital transformation of supply chain planning, according to a new study by ToolsGroup and Spinnaker.” ” Banker is correct.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Transformation Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: Strategies To Run a Lean Supply Chain. How principles of lean manufacturing transfer benefits to Operations.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Lean 32

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Chain Store Age ). Chain Store Age ).

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2018

With a single version of the truth, planners can model scenarios for S&OP meetings, so stakeholders from sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, sales, and finance can assess the options and trade-offs. A single, unified data model depicts the immediate financial impact of plan changes.

Modeling 179

Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling S&OP 179

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: A Holistic Approach to Lean. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 29, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Content Being Accessed: Lean Manufacturing White Paper: 5 Ways ERP Can Enable Lean. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software 32

ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

With the advent of true “single source of truth” inventory visibility , a digital twin is a more feasible goal than ever before. Digital Twin Applications For instance, say you’re a manufacturer or distributor. Are you a manufacturer wondering how best to leverage real-time data to elevate your business performance?

Real-time Visibility 295

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning 295

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. We hope you enjoy the blog, which represents predictions and observations from across our global ToolsGroup community. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous year ahead!

Supply Chain Planning Software 272

Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 272

ToolsGroup

JANUARY 17, 2017

Here’s how: Coffee retailer Costa Express used POS data, telemetry and rapid re-planning to enable an entirely new approach to logistics and replenishment. At HVAC manufacturer Lennox Residential , now that nearly all planning decisions have been automated, they are starting to redefine their customer service around new business models.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 120

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Costa , the UK’s largest and fastest-growing coffee shop brand, implemented a demand and replenishment planning system that takes POS data from its unmanned, self-serve coffee stations every 15 minutes to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and generate nightly replenishment proposals for distribution and procurement.

Supply and Demand 120

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimal Sourcing 120

ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Source: Insider. It’s possible that in the meantime, consumers have gone elsewhere to make their purchases, and demand has diminished before you could capitalize on it. Internal Logistical Issues. Walmart found itself in a similar situation, facing an inventory increase of 32%. 7 Causes of Excess Stock.

Inventory Reduction 156

Inventory Reduction Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory 156

ToolsGroup

MAY 18, 2022

Data also shows that half of US states are experiencing out-of-stock rates between 40% and 50%: Image source: Flipboard. This made it incredibly difficult for manufacturers to accurately gauge the market size for production. Image source: Sturgis Journal. A Limited Number of Formula Manufacturers. Image source: MTL Blog.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Pricing Training Purchasing Skills 156

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Excellent overview on Using Lean Manufacturing Principles & Techniques. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 32

Supply Chain Digest

JANUARY 30, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Best practices in Lean Manufacturing and Lean Supply Chains. Compliance Networks. Consumer Goods and Retail Supp. Demand Planning/Forecasting. Distribution/Centers.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 32

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We saw this right at the start of the pandemic, when parts being manufactured in Wuhan province disrupted car manufacturers’ production lines around the world. These disconnections can seriously hurt manufacturers and retailers in today’s online, service-driven economy where consumer expectations are defined by the Amazon experience.

Supply Chain Planning Software 275

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Forecasting Software 275

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. Compliance Networks. ERP Systems.

Forecasting 32

Forecasting Optimal Sourcing Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. Compliance Networks. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. Compliance Networks. ERP Systems.

Optimal Sourcing 32

Optimal Sourcing Case Study Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 32

Supply Chain Digest

MAY 8, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. Compliance Networks. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 32

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Global Logistics. Lean Manufacturing/Supply Chai. Manufacturing Technology. Wireless in Logistics. Lean Logistics. ToolsGroup. Supply Chain Digest is the industry’s premier interactive knowledge source, providing timely, relevant, in-context information. Compliance Networks. ERP Systems.

Supply Chain Performance 32

Supply Chain Performance Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 32