AIMMS

MAY 13, 2019

Running a multitude of optimization scenarios will instead expose a plan that is projected to best meet your financial needs and is most resilient to inevitable but unpredictable changes in the market. . You can’t deliver a category to a customer ; they want specific SKUs manufactured with specific machines. How do you see it?

Scenario Planning 156

Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning AIMMS 156

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 2, 2023

In 2004, with the evolution of demand sensing applications, the tactical and operational forecasts were both modeled using optimization, but the lack of synchronization of the two forecasts limited the technology adoption. In implementing planning, most of the focus in purchasing technology in the sales cycle is on optimization.

Supply and Demand 358

Supply and Demand Modeling Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 358

ToolsGroup

JUNE 8, 2018

Traditional ABC inventory models segment inventory into A, B and C categories based on annual consumption value. For more information on this topic, read What's wrong with ABC inventory classification? Rather than long production runs to drive down costs, the key is to optimize customer service.

Modeling 197

Modeling Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction Demand Planning Software 197

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Lord says that while three broad categories of inventory - structural, operational and situational - can overlap, each category should first be examined separately ( Supply Chain Leaders Must Orchestrate Three Decision Categories for Inventory Excellence , 9 April 2018, Paul Lord).

Supply Chain Design Software 120

Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Inventory Reduction 120

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Retailers have gotten the message: Optimize or die. AI has become a huge topic of discussion since the public launch of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT. The company needed to modernize its processes to optimize prices across so many countries. That’s a clear takeaway from a new national survey on artificial intelligence.

Analytics Software 94

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software 94

Talking Logistics

MARCH 27, 2019

Optimization is a ubiquitous term in the supply chain and logistics industry. We all talk about how we need to optimize our operations. In practice, however, relatively few companies are using optimization technology, particularly in transportation. Why is transportation optimization key today? Types of optimization.

Optimization Software 161

Optimization Software Modeling Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 161

DELMIA Quintiq

MARCH 9, 2018

As a brand known for industrial optimization, Quintiq fully embraced the mission with the launch of an internal initiative – the Sustainable Supply Chain Challenge (SSCC). Smarter healthcare planning was again a winner in this category, along with an initiative focused on crop planning for better yield and soil health.

Sustainability 220

Sustainability Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain 220

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 3, 2021

Digital transformation of CPG operations is at an inflection point driven by new consumer and personalized health demands, including the demand for science-driven innovation, which has been impacted by the shift in category spending and connected experiences with personalized health. Where are you on the journey to transforming your lab?

Packaging 156

Packaging Modeling Optimization Software Predictive Analytics Software 156

Cognira

AUGUST 2, 2023

Additionally, we will emphasize the value of analytics in empowering merchants and marketers to make informed decisions and optimize their promotional strategies. We can broadly classify them into three categories: 1. Retailers must adapt their promotions and marketing efforts to align with the unique characteristics of each category.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logility

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But a new layer of complexity now presents another existential topic: the chain of custody. Across the fashion industry, brands debate whether it’s best to track the journey of materials across product lines or trace the chain of custody on a specific product category. However, neither approach accomplishes the same objectives.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For example, a clothing retail website may have an IA that includes main categories such as men’s clothing, women’s clothing, and kids’ clothing. Within each of these categories, there may be subcategories for different types of apparel (e.g. When grouping content, consider both the topic and the tone.

Supply Chain Design Software 84

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Inventory Reduction Analytics Software 84

NC State SCRC

JANUARY 2, 2024

It is critical in bringing all our stakeholders along in developing strategy across our key categories and managing contracts collaboratively. We had almost no outages or shortages across any of our categories in any of our businesses. RSCS is unique, because it is a Limited Liability Corporation operating on a Cooperative basis.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

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

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Kevin Nelson, a chief procurement officer and senior vice president at BD, agreed to be interviewed on this topic. To accomplish this, BD is pivoting their procurement strategy from solely a category focus – category managers that cover resins or packaging, for example – to a broader focus that encompasses a product line.

Supply Chain Visibility 206

Supply Chain Visibility Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 206

BlueYonder

MARCH 28, 2023

Labor management especially on topics such as influencing behaviors and improving staff retention. This is the reason why, after helping our customers’ digital transform their logistics and supply chain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, our theme for this event was First-to-Last-Mile Optimization.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 70

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics 70

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 26, 2023

And NACS isn’t just a trade show, it has a major emphasis on education with over 50 sessions that cover a spectrum of topics important to convenience retailers, suppliers and wholesalers. With 1,200+ exhibitors covering 420,000 square feet it can be overwhelming to be one of the 20,000 attendees.

Forecasting 70

Forecasting Forecasting Software Supply Chain Software Food 70

Talking Logistics

MARCH 30, 2017

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Pick ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide practical knowledge and advice on timely and important supply chain and logistics topics. Machines and programmatic intelligence quickly expose unnecessary complexity.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Price Mitigation Strategies Supply Chain Strategy 100

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But, in the current international atmosphere of supply chain troubles and widespread shipping congestion, the topic is a timely one. All categories of perishables, not all of which are food items, present special challenges for businesses that sell them. There is no more time-sensitive category of commercial goods than perishables.

Analytics Software 92

Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Analytics Supply Chain Planning Software 92

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

How to properly assess risk is itself a complex topic which I can barely scratch the surface of here. One that takes a portfolio view of category supply risk. Taking a category view often means little more than ensuring alternate sources are available. Shifting Category Strategies. Assessing Risk across the Supply Chain.

Supply Chain Risk Management 130

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 2, 2019

Those are just some of the questions I discussed with Julian Duerschmidt, VP Global Supply Chain Optimization at GEODIS , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Julian provided three general categories for what people consider the goal of supply chain visibility. Defining Global Supply Chain Visibility. The first is reliability.

Supply Chain Visibility 101

Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 101

New Horizon Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Introduction: Procurement Planning for Distribution-Intensive Businesses Procurement planning is not a widely recognized category of supply chain software, but it should be. To address this, incorporating truck load optimization into procurement planning is essential.

Procurement Solutions 52

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 52

NC State SCRC

MAY 4, 2022

This is perhaps a “forgotten art” that was revisited by one of our student teams that worked with the American Red Cross to explore this topic further this semester. Even if the category manager had time to do it, I want them to be more strategic in their focus.”.

Purchasing Skills 59

Purchasing Skills Analysis Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions 59

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

As I think about this topic, I find it useful to listen to this song from 1963. Meanwhile, retailers are getting far more sophisticated in their analytical capabilities, which is reducing the importance of the category captain role for the largest CPG brands in each category. Optimization. S&OP Challenges.

Analytics Software 238

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

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Supply Chain Optimization is a widely-used term in the industry, and while many companies understand its potential to drive cost savings and service improvements, they don’t know where to start or how to justify the investment. So, how do you develop the business case for supply chain optimization?

Optimal Sourcing 100

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Modeling 100

Zipline Logistics

APRIL 4, 2023

The survey looked at topics including COVID-19 impact on supply chains, priorities in the coming years, and the path to digital supply chains. In just one category – we’ll use juice as an example – that equates to $50.17 In just one category – we’ll use snacks as an example – that equates to $208.65

Freight 76

Freight Price Reduction Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 76

Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2022

Amazon shopping categories with the highest rates of fake reviews were women’s apparel, health & personal care, cosmetics, pet supplies and wireless earbud headphones respectively.” There’s a massive need for optimization within cluttered websites — which is where on-site search engines come into play.

Procurement Analytics 246

Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills Price Reduction 246

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Today, is day two of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation Management , Freight. We will feature over the next 4 business days each category's most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Share This: Read More.

Supply Chain Software 151

Supply Chain Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Strategy 151

Precoro

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Medical institutions might not typically consider optimizing the healthcare procurement process a top priority. As a result, the medical organization can’t track how much is spent on each vendor and item category, missing out on identifying opportunities for cost savings.

Procurement Solutions 59

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement 59

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 10, 2020

Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. 2) Early Detection.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 9, 2020

Increasing competition by online marketplaces, along with evolving consumer expectations and shopping patterns are making the category management decisions more complex. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations. 2) Early detection.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Retail Supply Chain Planning 52

Oracle SCM

JUNE 18, 2020

Recalibrating and optimizing your supply chain planning during and post COVID-19 will be critical for business success. Oracle Cloud SCM allows the supply chain planner to model a demand increase or decrease scenario in a product category or region. Better visibility into business operations and faster insights.

Supply Chain Planning Software 99

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Agile and Lean Supply Chain Modeling Software 99

crisp

AUGUST 4, 2022

The topic: how marketers can leverage real-time, store-level data to drive revolutionary results for brands. As a result, brands and advertisers have suffered from a lack of data to optimize campaigns, often wasting precious advertising dollars on products that aren’t even in stock. Watch the recorded session.

Supply Chain Planning 52

Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Data Supply Chain 52

Logility

MARCH 22, 2022

Sobering yes, but Logility customers are well-equipped to manage two persistent threats: demand variability and supply variability. The COVID lockdown created unprecedented demand swings; note the startling changes in categories like sugar and new car sales, for example.

Modeling 130

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Sustainability 130

EazyStock

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Inventory Control Techniques that use Stock Optimization Best Practices. So we thought we’d focus on the lesser known topic of ‘stock optimization’ – this is an inventory control technique that’s becoming more popular with inventory managers to improve the efficiency of their supply chain. What is stock optimization?

Modeling 98

Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Optimization Modeling 98

SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

in Management Science, he brings a wealth of knowledge to help your organization optimize processes and enhance supply chain performance. Expertise: Supply Chain Trainings, Procurement Trainings, Negotiation, CIPS Instructor, Strategic Assessment, Automation, Processes Optimization, Strategic sourcing and Contract creation.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Negotiating Skills Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Management and Analytics

JUNE 9, 2020

The decisions around category management can no longer be supported by manual analysis based on broad assumptions and averages. Category management and merchandise planning are at the core of retailing. As customers’ options increase, so do their expectations.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Vendor Strategies 52

Enterra Insights

APRIL 9, 2020

In part one , I examined five of fourteen food sector areas being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic as identified from numerous sources by Jim Dippold, Senior Vice President for Category Management Strategy at Enterra Solutions ®. Hunkering down for an unknown period of isolation has created a spike in overall category purchases.

Food 100

Food Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 100

EazyStock

JUNE 24, 2020

Inventory optimization software is an important piece of the puzzle. In this four part blog series we discuss how inventory management teams can use inventory optimization to help deal with the impact of the Coronavirus in the medium and long term, focusing on demand forecasting, supplier management and inventory planning.

Inventory Management Software 98

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Procurement Solutions Forecasting Software 98