ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 11, 2023

BOSTON and LONDON – December 12, 2023 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce to has been named a technology leader in the in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Intelligent Retail Pricing and Promotion Optimization (IRP&PO) by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 15, 2024

Retailers can now quickly sense, predict, and respond to real-time changes in demand to better navigate market uncertainty to achieve maximum profitability. Retailers today need an integrated solution that is agile enough to adapt to even the smallest changes in demand.”

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Supply management. Supply chain management. Supply chain planning. The lack of interoperability between decision support platforms is a problem for companies attempting to improve decisions from the channel to supplier bi-directionally through technology. The question is, how can a company not meet guidance?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Given that we are in the age of AI/ML, I often think of how the small deli where I worked was a perfect training ground for applying AI/ML in fresh supply chain planning. There are various use cases of AI/ML for fresh demand planning of products, from producers to large grocery chains and even small delis in suburban Pennsylvania.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In fact, IDC predicts that manufacturers across Asia who digitally transform and accelerate sustainable innovation to improve supply chain operations, will increase their revenue by 20 percent in 2025. For reasons of climate change and profitability rewards, maintaining a more sustainable approach to the supply chain is obvious.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 19, 2024

The curtains have closed on the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024 Retail’s Big Show, and this year’s event has been extraordinary, with a record-breaking attendance of nearly 40,000 participants from around the globe. The overarching theme was the translation of technological advancements into actionable results.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Technology for All In a retail era dominated by e-commerce giants, customer expectations have shifted towards instant product delivery at no cost. To meet these demands and ensure superior delivery experiences, retailers and carriers must leverage last-mile delivery technology.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

My dad is the VP of our household’s grocery supply chain. According to OECD, during the pandemic, brick-and-mortar retail services such as food services saw 7.7% drop in sales while non-store retailers (mostly E-Commerce providers) achieved 14.8% Supply Chain Digitalization & Autonomous Planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

“May you live in interesting times,” widely attributed as a Chinese curse, some claim this as a blessing; whichever side you take, this is exactly what’s happening in the supply chain world since 2020, and it looks like we will be living with this blessing/curse for a while longer. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning.

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Taulia

JULY 24, 2023

Supply chains are trending in the direction of complexity. While this shift has brought many benefits for companies, including the globalization of consumer demand, the increasing complexity of supply chains has also exposed new vulnerabilities. And it’s increasingly applicable throughout the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

I work in supply chain. If I had done due diligence, I’d have seen the warnings – the retailer had pretty pictures on their website, but their supply chain failed them, creating an eleven-month saga and unhappy customer. The failure was in supply chain orchestration – connecting planning to execution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Supply chain sustainability has become a very hot topic, but for a lot of people, there is uncertainty around its meaning. There are three responses in this question that address supply chain sustainability: align with our goals, mission, and values; meet consumers expectations; and increase profitability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Supply Chains Supply chains encompass many interconnected activities, from procurement, production, and inventory management, to logistics and distribution.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Definition As I follow the evolution of supply chain technology, I am struck by what I see as a stream of paradox and anomaly, and the tendency of supply chain leaders to cling to convention. technologies. Building the Effective Global Supply Chain. I constantly ask myself, why? Measurement.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 26, 2024

Unique Partnership Delivers an End-to-End Network Optimization Solution to Seamlessly Integrate Supply Chain Design, Manufacturing Footprint and Probabilistic Planning and Execution for Leading Building Materials Manufacturer. Two of Cornerstone Building Brands’ business units — Aperture Solutions – U.S.,

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2023

Embracing recent growth opportunities, the company has opened up new sales channels, widening its network to include larger markets and major retail chains. With 50 years of experience, RISI focuses on creating the perfect snack break for customers,” says Javier Paniagua Martínez, Director of Technology and Projects at Risi.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 1, 2021

Although every economic sector undergoes constant change, the retail sector has probably seen more changes in a shorter period of time than most other sectors. With all of the changes in the retail environment and the continued shift away from conventional technologies, cognitive computing in retail is becoming increasingly important.”[1]

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SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

In the era of the Digital Retail Revolution, adaptive supply chain management is imperative amid the surge in online retail and the social commerce boom. In addition to the ever-changing marketing landscape, the supply chain often fails.

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 9, 2024

BOSTON – January 9, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been named a technology leader in the SPARK Matrix™ analysis of Retail Assortment and Management Applications by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS).

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ToolsGroup

AUGUST 1, 2022

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Yet, in today’s omnichannel world, retail returns are key to driving business growth, thanks to their ability to enhance the customer experience, minimize losses, and preserve long-term revenue.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 25, 2023

After fruitful collaboration in Europe, the partners in supply chain software implementation celebrate a significant regional expansion. The partnership began in 2021, as ToolsGroup explored more avenues for leveraging its powerful AI-driven supply chain planning solutions. Find out more here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2021

The gig economy and its on-demand armies of drivers have moved people and food for years, but many retailers still hesitate to tap into Uber, Postmates and other companies to quickly move orders from stores to local customers’ doorsteps. Gig economy fulfillment setting retailers apart. Business intelligence lights the path for others.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Asena Denizeri & Anil Gurbuz at Solvoyo and examines the challenges around supply chain planning for 2022 and beyond.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. What is Lean Retail? The impact of lean retail on supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

While consultants know the answers (or believe they do), I believe my goal as a research analyst is to unearth new questions that should be asked (and answered together openly in the supply chain community) to improve value. This is why I host training twice a year to challenge existing technology paradigms. Back to John.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 18, 2024

BOSTON, MA and MILAN, ITALY – April 18, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning software, is set to unveil its latest innovations in decision-centric planning at Hannover Messe. Supply chain leaders face unprecedented and increasing supply chain disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

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crisp

APRIL 25, 2024

Supply chain efficiency and cost controls are top priorities in CPG earnings discussions as brands combat inflationary pressures and aim to maximize margins. Campbell’s attributed much of its recent boost in adjusted gross profit margin to supply chain productivity improvements. How did 2023 look from the CPG C-suite?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The wonderful world of retail. The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. The Retail Trends Shaping How We Shop in 2022. From a digitally-transformed shopping experience to global supply chain disruptions and a pandemic that refuses to quit, there’s one thing retailers can count on: People are always going to shop.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 1, 2024

Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. This meant that retailers were not maximizing their profitability. An omnichannel order management system helps companies meet growing customer expectations. Constraint logic involves the physical capabilities of a supply chain.

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Enterra Insights

APRIL 13, 2023

Correspondent Melissa Repko reports that it might take some time for retailers to figure out how consumers are going to behave over the coming months. ”[2] Nevertheless, she observes, “Retailers are more on edge.” She reports, “Retailers like Best Buy, Party City, Walmart and Wayfair announced layoffs in 2022.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Fredy Martinez, Regional Director of Supply Chain, added, “We chose ToolsGroup to accompany us on this journey because they had the maturity to support our expansion plan, an in-depth understanding of the LATAM marketplace, and a proven track record of handling similar challenges and product types efficiently and profitably.”

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge for retailers–one that appears here to stay. Get the real story on today’s retail worker shortage, as we break down: Retail Labor Shortage Statistics. The Need for Corporate Retail Talent.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

However, when it comes to the efficiency of today’s retail supply chain management techniques, controversy is replaced by admiration as international clothiers boast operations efficient enough to accurately anticipate demand in one of the world’s most rapidly changing industries. Reduced risk in the supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

In most years, there is nothing new in supply chain management. Omnichannel Retailers Leverage Optimization Historically, omnichannel software solutions were not capable of optimization. This meant that retailers were not maximizing their profitability. Retailers don’t want to over-promise and under-deliver.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

While analytics offer remarkable insights into supply chain inventory optimization, warehouse managers must still understand how the use of slotting optimization technology impacts other processes. Siloed Data Must Be United for True Supply Chain Inventory Optimization. Optimized Inventory Builds Credibility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Often times at Logistics Viewpoints, we like to look to the future and highlight the key trends that we see in a given market, or make predictions about what technologies will emerge as game changers in the new year. 5 Supply Chain Predictions for 2023 ; Dr. Madhav Durbha ( Coupa Software ) So much has changed in a year!

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