Supply Chain Shaman
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
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.
Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 2, 2023
The question was, “How can I redefine demand planning processes to use channel data?” ” The next call was with a technology provider. The Company focused primarily on retail planning and wanted to extend its capabilities into a consumer products manufacturing solutions offering. Bear with me.
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Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 29, 2024
I find that most companies’ understanding of supply chain planning is immature, and that next week, at the Gartner Supply Chain Summit in Orlando, that many will don their Mickey ears to discuss what I consider outdated supply chain planning models. No one wants to share openly.
Logility
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) and rapidly developing generative AI tools provide complex, real-time, and in-depth insights specific to supply chain management. Further, AI-driven demand sensing allows businesses to combine scattered data which is essential for better forecast accuracy.
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But investing in supply chain and procurement technology will help manage inflationary pressures better. Here are 3 tools that GEP recommends for your company to use. As inflation and geopolitical instability worsen, many companies are going slow on investments.
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. In this blog, I will discuss the use of AI/ML demand planning for fresh products to help maximize sales and reduce waste.
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 13, 2024
In my recent Mea Culpa post, I mentioned my prior work on Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), and the importance of leadership. Leadership and S&OP? If you have walked in the shoes of the supply chain leader, you are probably laughing by now. Sounds easy, right? ” I cringe.
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In this webinar, supply chain industry experts share insights and best practices for enhancing supply chain efficiency, resilience and adaptability. Watch the webinar to learn strategies to develop supply chain maturity and save on costs.
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In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders are presented with their fair share of challenges, with a host of tools and strategies to resolve them. That said, what’s the best path forward to leverage this year’s trends?
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Learn to tackle today's supply chain challenges and optimize your approach with advanced planning strategies. This guide covers: Supply Chain Challenges: Discover how transportation planning can address critical issues and improve efficiency.
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A new survey shows 55% of enterprises anticipate a major supply chain disruption to strike any time. With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. What new tools and strategies can help? No wonder, resilience is a top priority today. And guess what?
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From new pricing strategies and material substitutability to alternative suppliers and stockpiling, a new GEP-commissioned Economist Impact report reveals that enterprises are adopting a variety of approaches underpinned by data and technology.
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Network design as a discipline is complex and too many businesses are still relying on spreadsheets to design and optimize their supply chain. As a result, most organizations struggle to answer network design questions or test hypotheses in weeks, when results are demanded in hours. The current technology landscape.
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