ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2018

A new report from Nucleus Research, Value Drivers of Single Model S&OP , concludes that the historical disconnect between planning and execution in S&OP is best bridged by a single unified data model that allows companies to continuously synchronize their strategic, tactical and execution plans.

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Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling S&OP 179

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Global logistics leaders wanted to improve service levels, lower costs, and fortify Cardinal Health’s supply chain planning process. I put my name on the line.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 175

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Predictive Analytics Software Modeling Software 175

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

One day, a product is flying off the shelves, and the next, it’s gathering dust. That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 193

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 193

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 5, 2013

Integration of corporate social responsibility metrics in planning. Comprehensive view of source, make and deliver. Most often the focus is on transportation or logistics, but does not take into consideration the trade-offs between make, source and deliver. Focus is on make, source and deliver together.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 216

ThroughPut

AUGUST 12, 2021

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is the catalyst that helps businesses optimize their sales, marketing, supply chain, and financing. Covid-19 caused a cataclysmic shift in the functioning of the F&B industry from the traditional S&OP methods. How S&OP can generate profits and enhance visibility?

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction S&OP Scenario Planning 52

DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

Develop a plan for rehiring, re-engaging or (if necessary) increasing staff, based on demand and your S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) decisions. Logistics issues reduced service levels, which slowed payments. Add S&OP in your Supply Chain Model. S&OP and Supply Chain Challenges.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 98

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Digital transformation is not seen as a singular activity but a set of interrelated activities that span across people, process, technology, policy, and metrics,” said George Fowler, group vice president in Spinnaker’s Supply Chain business unit. Visit www.ToolsGroup.com and follow us on Twitter @ToolsGroup. About Spinnaker.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In Figure 1, I show results from a recent S&OP study. S&OP Challenges. Jackie kept a lookout perched on puff’s gigantic tail. As you read the financial analyst’s views of the industry summon your inner dragon: Clearly, the whole space has moved along very rapidly in recent years.

Analytics Software 238

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 238

Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For example: Optimizing a distribution network not only reduces logistics costs but, in most cases, reduces carbon emissions through fewer transportation miles and/or less inventory holding costs. Source: Nielsen Product Insider, 10/20/2018. Most improvements are made through more effective planning or more efficient operations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 133

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2016

Functional silos define today’s supply chain organization. My first job was in manufacturing in the 1980’s. I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. The metrics reward functional thinking. The silos compete. They lack alignment. It enables growth.

Supply Chain Design Software 161

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Modeling 161

Requis

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Supply chain and logistics consultant, educator, and podcast host Rob O’Byrne has over 40 years of supply chain experience. He has been helping companies design more profitable supply chains for over 25 years, most of them as founder and CEO of Logistics Bureau. I said, “that’s fine, I’ll take that one”.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This means we need more agile, flexible, and scalable planning platforms to process and consolidate new data sources, drive insights using advanced analytics such as AI/ML to drive autonomous decisions, and expand collaboration within and outside our organizations. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning Forecasting Software 194

ToolsGroup

MARCH 5, 2019

And while each market can be unique, we found a few repeating themes in our own experience and from sources including Gartner and our customers Procter and Gamble (P&G) and Cipla Medpro. We are faced with immense logistical difficulties that range from unpaved roads to armed bandits.”. Here’s what we found: 1. Transfer taxes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 159

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Design Software Scenario Planning 159

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

I knew nothing about the world of logistics, inventory management and order optimization. Much to my chagrin, when I entered into the world of supply chain, the processes of source, make and deliver were usually not designed. Instead, I think that it needs to be holistic to balance the trade-offs of source, make and deliver together.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 150

ShipBob

JANUARY 28, 2022

That’s why it’s crucial to track inventory management KPIs consistently. . In this article, we break down what inventory KPIs entail, why they matter, and which metrics are most valuable for you to track. . Not sure what those metrics are? 15 most valuable inventory KPIs to keep track of. Stock availability.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Inventory 98

Cathy Roberson

APRIL 6, 2022

Are today’s visibility tools missing something? However, in defense of logisticians, perhaps the definition has evolved over the years thanks to the complexity of today’s supply chains and the adoption of cloud-based systems, AI, and machine learning. Taylor Wilkerson @THWilkerson Forecasting Here’s the thing.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, standing still and sticking to old dogma’s, not innovate, come up with new ideas and envision a better supply chain planning future is not an option for me. Vision, strategy (lack of it), cultural, leadership, behavioral, skill and mindset challenges won’t magically disappear. But where we can, we have to consider it.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Negotiating Skills 78

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Understand their sources of income. Any combination of owned distribution centers, channel partners, fleets, and logistics service partners may comprise a company’s network. Find a set of reliable demand signals, as noted above under Demand, to determine essential supply and inventory – agreed to in your S&OP process.

Modeling 97

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 97

Unleashed

JULY 10, 2023

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is the process of aligning demand planning with supply planning and financial planning to create an integrated business strategy. Other benefits of Sales and Operations Planning include: Happier customers: A high-functioning S&OP team supports better decision-making at the executive level.

S&OP 40

S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 40

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The first company, Nestlé, the world’s largest food company and an Enterra Solutions ® client, announced last December it plans to invest $3.6 This is expected to result in the reduction of over 26 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions — the equivalent of taking five million-plus cars off the road for a full year.

Sourcing Strategies 113

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics Sustainability 113

Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

There are two things Boeing and Airbus have in common, utilization of lean manufacturing system and strategic sourcing concept. However, the overall implementation of strategic sourcing is a bit different between the two companies. Steve Jobs invited the Tim Cook to help to improve Apple''s Supply Chain in 1998.

Case Study 239

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Enterra Insights

JULY 28, 2020

Analysts at Sprint Logistics note, “Technological advancements like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the way we live and work, and traditional supply chains are not exempt from the digital revolution.”[2] ” Sprint Logistics Blog, 27 March 2020. [3] ” Start small.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 100

Supply Chain Opz

AUGUST 2, 2018

While on the surface it is true to say that in most organizations inventory is a highly visible dimension of Supply Chain performance impacting company accounts and a key reportable metric of business performance. Operational systems will tend to hold SKU level data on quantities but don’t always link to the financial systems.

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 100

Requis

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Dr. David Closs runs the program now, but when I was a student he was teaching logistics. In the end-to-end supply chain there’s procurement, logistics, operations, and warehousing. And, no surprises here, I attach metrics so I can measure the baseline. How did your finance background shape your perspective on supply chain?

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2022

” Corporations serve international markets, and the source of rare minerals (so critical for the evolution of the green supply chain) is primarily Asia. Others argue the demise of global sourcing; might I add caution? Let’s start with the COVID impact. Let’s Start With Demand. ” I laughed.

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Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 276

Unleashed

JANUARY 10, 2023

In short, supply chain planning is about making sure you’re maximising efficiency through every phase of a product’s lifecycle. That’s why you need to ensure you’ve got systems in place to collect key data relating to purchasing, logistics, inventory, and sales.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 5, 2021

What’s Normal Anyways? Companies have leveraged digital tools, and evolving skills, to collect vast data about product or raw materials sourcing, transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. They use advanced ERP software and S&OP strategy to match supply with demand, and turn over inventory faster and faster.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Logility

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, were recognized among Food Logistics’ 2021 Top Software and Technology Providers. Logility, Inc. and Demand Management, Inc., This marks Logility’s seventeenth year and Demand Management’s thirteenth year of recognition.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 130

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Big business are jumping on the bandwagon too – utilizing collaborative distribution, reverse logistics and cooperative sourcing to lower costs, improve efficiency and better optimize their supply chain. Think Uber , Airbnb , and other peer-to-peer lending services. But it’s not just individuals taking part.

Supply Chain Software 100

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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. As a result, we shelved Ed’s idea. Testing Ed’s idea was beyond my circle of control. Strength in S&OP.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 287

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy 287

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. This includes internal and external data sources.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 261

ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Inventory forms a major part of your supply chain efficiency metric as it points directly to your ability of keeping sufficient stocks at a given point in time. This uses a single source of truth that can help balance production capacity and workforce needs to make sure the supply value chain is equipped to meet possible demand.

Sourcing Strategies 94

Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction 94

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 25, 2016

The source data for the analysis is public reporting of balance sheets and income statements. Check out their performance by plotting year-over-year metrics at the intersection of two ratios and look at the patterns. In the analysis of the Supply Chains to Admire, we use PTBV as a proxy metric of value.

Pharmaceutical 210

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves assessing how the overall supply chain performed, analyzing metrics, and how well you managed exceptions. By storing your inventory across the globe in ShipBob’s international fulfillment centers, you can speed up transit times and cut down on international shipping costs to ship to customers in over 200 countries.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Planning 52

6 River Systems

JUNE 29, 2020

Building supply chain resilience isn’t a new goal, but it’s become a primary focus for supply chain leaders in the wake of the pandemic crisis, particularly in the hardest-hit industries, such as food and beverage. Maintain a culture of compliance, even in times of crisis. Automate elements of your supply chain for better data.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Modeling 116

The Network Effect

AUGUST 1, 2014

Key elements that must be brought together as part of this holistic approach are overall network assets, demand and supply information, market demographics, financial data, trading contracts, material sourcing, commodity pricing, and any relevant standards bodies, statutory, or regulatory requirements.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Network Software Analytics Software 194

Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As you’ll know, if you follow our blog regularly, Logistics Bureau does a great deal of work related to supply chain strategy development and alignment. For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. Reverse logistics. Delivery service levels.

Inventory Reduction 88

Inventory Reduction Resource Reduction Vendor Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies 88