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What is Supply Chain Decision Support? Are We Rearranging Deck Chairs on the Titanic?

Supply Chain Shaman

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. Today’s headline news includes AllBirds, Boeing, Canada Goose, Chemours, EMC, Hanes Brands, Fisker, Ford, Krispy Kreme, LKQ, Ryder, Tesla, Timken, Tyson Foods, Weight Watchers International, and WestRock. Are these terms the same?

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Decoding the language of S&OP

ToolsGroup

That got me to thinking about decoding the language of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) which, like demand forecasting, has also taken on multiple personalities as it has matured. More broadly said, S&OP enables a company’s leadership to view the business holistically and gives them a window into the future.

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Top 6 Retail Trends & Supply Chain Planning Challenges in 2023

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers know firsthand how quickly the market can change. One day, a product is flying off the shelves, and the next, it’s gathering dust. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. Planners have been using control towers to spot issues and take action.

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Securing the Pickleball Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. To achieve that, Franklin Sports supply chain needed to be improved significantly. Without an efficient supply chain, a company can’t meet the demand that exists, and competitors swoop in and grab market share.

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Elevating The Voice of the Supply Chain Contrarian

Supply Chain Shaman

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. While companies talk digital, the projects follow traditional supply-centric paths. The analysis is biased toward large process-based manufacturers in the Gartner network. As I listen, I struggle.

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How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

AIMMS

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. With shipments halted, e-commerce and retail firms also find themselves bracing for a substantial dip in sales. First reaction s to the outbreak . – Tweet this. we need q uickly.? questions.

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

ToolsGroup

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. The 2021 supply chain shortage is the story of our lives today, as the enormous bullwhip effect of COVID continues.