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Demand Planning: Whipped And Chained by Tradition

Supply Chain Shaman

She wrote, “I have been working in the supply chain for 35 years, and we are still trying to solve the “demand” issue. Solving from a supply side seems to work for many companies I work with. Over the last two years, I actively engaged technologists and business leaders to redefine demand planning.

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The Evolving Role of Demand Planners: Demand Planning Solutions

Logility

How AI powered demand planning solutions revolutionize the role of demand planners In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their operations and improve their supply chain.

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Demand Planning Software: Your Comprehensive Guide 

Logility

Good forecasting leads to good demand planning —and good demand planning means better profitability. That’s why it’s essential to be sure you’re equipping your organization with the right demand planning software. Here are our answers to some of the most common questions about demand planning software.

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Demand Planning. When The Answer To Two Simple Questions Is Not So Simple.

Supply Chain Shaman

(The planning team was defending the status quo without questioning current practices and how to improve them.) The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” Their question was, “Why were consumer products companies not using retail data to drive demand processes?”

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Supply Chain Digital Transformation Guide 2022

Does your supply chain need a refresh? Newsflash: digital supply chains allow for integration and visibility to every aspect of the movement of goods/services. Don't let your supply chain become a thing of the past; download this guide to embrace the future!

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Can Improving Forecast Accuracy Address Our Demand Planning Woes?

Logistics Viewpoints

If “the forecast is always wrong,” is improving forecast accuracy even the solution to our demand planning woes? In spite of investment in effective tools, I regularly hear from supply chain leaders express frustration that their teams don’t “trust the box.” So what can we do to make models more useful?

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Demand Planning Software – Top 3 Demand Forecasting Mistakes to Avoid

Logility

Top 3 Demand Forecasting Mistakes —How To Avoid Them with Demand planning software Demand forecasting is a critical facet of successful business operations, acting as the helm guiding companies through the rocks hiding beneath the water of market demands. What is Demand Forecasting?

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Leveraging Data Analytics to Build a Truly Connected and Collaborative Supply Chain

The C-suite is laser-focused on supply chain performance. This GEP-sponsored report will show you how to leverage data for a collaborative supply chain that delivers results and how to future-proof supply chain management strategies.

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The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment

In "The Cost-Plus World of Supply Chains: The Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Environment," you'll find lessons from AT&T and GSK on managing today’s supply chain disruptions.

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How to Optimize Your Supply Chain in Times of Disruption

Disruptions expose gaps in the supply chain and amplify problems. Research by GEP and North Carolina State University shows how tech can fix the gaps and ensure supply chain resilience and optimization. What can be done? Download now!

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5 Powerful Prescriptive Analytics Examples in Supply Chain

Supply chain, with its complex planning questions, is typically an area where optimization technology is required. Supply Chain Network Design. Sales and operations planning (S&OP). Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE). Read about 5 use cases. Inventory optimization. Warehouse optimization.

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GEP Outlook 2023 Supply Chain and Procurement Report

Uncertainty is looming and the challenges supply chain and procurement leaders have been facing since the pandemic are unlikely to end in 2023. What do leaders need to know? Read the GEP Outlook 2023 report to navigate what lies ahead.

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Geopolitical & Regulatory Issues: The Path Forward in Supply Chain & Logistics

Speaker: Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD - President of LMA Consulting Group, S&OP Expert, and Speaker

The world of supply chain and logistics has been plagued with volatility, disruptions, and increased regulations. In this webinar, we will talk about the current status of the supply chain and what the successful and unsuccessful paths forward will look like.

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Webinar on Demand: Resilient Supply Chain Network Design

Speaker: Bhomik Jain, Paul van Nierop & Aanand Pandey

Are supply chain networks resilient enough to weather the storm? Companies around the world are struggling to cope with COVID-19 disruption. Watch this webinar to learn about our research findings in the realm of network design and optimization, and uncover the capabilities you need to build resilience and agility.

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5 Perceptions on Demand Forecasting and How it's Changing

Speaker: Brian Dooley, Director SC Navigator, AIMMS

It’s no secret that demand is getting more difficult to predict. Is your demand forecasting process evolving with the times? This webinar shares research findings from a recent survey among supply chain planning professionals and delves into the following: Who is typically responsible for forecasting?