ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

EvoAI is a flexible algorithmic engine that can be used to recommend the best course of action towards a particular business goal. EvoAI was built on two guiding principles that distinguish it from other retail planning tools: Prescriptive analytics Quantum learning Innovation Through Analytics EvoAI is a prescriptive, not predictive tool.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 296

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Logility

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

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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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Hearing how Coupa was improving the design solution, and hearing how customers were using it, was my main reason for attending Inspire. These exchanges are done using codes, rather than human language. The use cases for how supply chain design solutions can be used keep expanding. The use cases just keep expanding.

Supply Chain Design Software 202

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 15, 2020

The first step is to stop traditional demand planning processes based on conventional order pattern modeling. This is the ouput of the conventional Advanced Planning models.) The sales order pattern is no longer a predictor of future demand. Instead, invest in market sensing and the use of market consumption data.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 21, 2023

Many of the case studies being presented at today’s conferences were born during the pandemic and the post-pandemic turbulence. We find that the companies with the most marked improvement in a balanced scorecard of growth, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) are smaller and less well-known.

Gartner 346

Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 346

Logility

JANUARY 26, 2024

Beyond making mere predictions, our executives compiled trends based on analyst insights and their observations of real-world supply chain operations worldwide. Renewed energy on nearly flawless execution Trend #2: Early adopters of end-to-end supply chain planning will showcase the positive impact of proactive efforts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 216

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Traditionally, planning processes are designed to serve specific time horizons – sales & operations execution (S&OE) is used for short term horizon, sales & operations planning (S&OP) for the mid-term horizon, and integrated business planning (IBP) for long term strategic horizon.

Supply Chain Planning Software 196

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 196

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 15, 2022

As a result, planning teams and functional organizations became more insular and self-serving. In my research, I find that the lack of alignment has a direct impact to value (operating margin and market price to book value). In each case, teams were asked to rate the importance of being aligned and then judge their internal alignment.

Manufacturing Procurement 387

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Procurement Analytics 387

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 22, 2023

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a business process. Choosing Software for S&OP Selecting supply chain planning software is tough. Each planning solution is different. My first attempt was to democratize and socialize performance using a community-based rating and review format. Democratize.

S&OP 252

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ToolsGroup

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Melitta Sales Europe (MSE) embarked on an initiative to revamp existing planning and forecasting processes to increase efficiency and sustainability. With over 6,700 SKUs across various brands and locations, the team needed to modernize its sales and operations planning (S&OP) process with new technology.

Forecasting 287

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

As demand forecasting accuracy increases, and the standard deviation associated with the forecast decreases, the need to hold “just in case” inventory also goes down. This leads to lower inventory carrying costs and thus better case flow. This increases sales. forecasting product sales at 10,000 stores.

Forecasting 189

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 189

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

Supply chain resilience is crucial for ensuring the continuity of business operations, the delivery of essential goods and services, and the protection of public safety and national security. Robustness is the ability of a supply chain to resist disruptions and maintain its normal operations.

Baltimore 250

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Freightos

AUGUST 14, 2023

Businesses will distinguish themselves by how well they use it.” That said, while many tech companies may have been using AI for years, from a logistics practitioners perspective, we’re clearly at Day 1. However, SMBs see a brighter AI future in sales automation (41% vs. 29% for big businesses). What’s Coming Next?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 253

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 27, 2022

For the purpose of this article, I will use Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) as the proxy metric to discuss asset utilization.) A Case Study. Keith led the work to move P&G from a regional to a global manufacturer opening up the Warsaw center of planning excellence and outsourcing IT to HP. I built value cases for sales.

Procurement Analytics 332

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Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

Selecting a new enterprise technology or supply chain planning software provider can be wrought with challenge and risk. This is especially true in supply chain planning & management platforms. Document and agree to what your next supply chain planning technology must deliver for you. (but we will!) Both can work well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2023

Pickelball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Franklin Sports needed to protect sales in this category by improving their pickleball supply chain. A large part of their kitting business involves the sale of basketballs, footballs, soccer, or playground balls. They also ship to Amazon to support ecommerce sales.

Security 198

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ToolsGroup

MAY 11, 2021

Most successful companies complete annual strategic business plans in order to identify and execute upon growth opportunities. Likewise, many growth-oriented companies employ supply chain planning (SCP) software to facilitate their growth and improve efficiency and customer service. Doing so has great advantages as documented below.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Optimization Modeling 296

Logility

MAY 3, 2021

Execution of S&OP through a sales and operations execution process is what sets top brands apart. Business planning is, of course, essential, but the real proof is in the execution. The S&OE team has the primary goal of S&OP execution and solving problems to keep sales, supply, and production on target.

Inventory Reduction 246

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Logility

AUGUST 14, 2023

When it comes to implementing supply chain planning and operations solutions, success relies heavily upon an organization’s ability to identify and document its desired value measures and outcomes, and to align those with its solutions provider. 1 Co-develop a business case with vendors. 3 Align on goals and KPIs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 202

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Companies implementing supply chain planning (SCP) have traditionally been very big companies or companies with complex supply chains. Supply chain planning is not just for the big boys. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry.

Supply Chain Planning Software 201

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 9, 2020

Global manufacturing today faces significant operational challenges. How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations? How should manufacturers adapt to meet the challenges and shift from product-centric to customer-centric operations?

Manufacturing Procurement 272

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 17, 2023

Dear Guest, every day, in hotels all over the world, millions of gallons of water are used to wash towels that have only been used once. You can make the difference: a towel hanging up means ‘I will use it again’ and a towel on the floor means ‘please replace.’

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Sustainability 156

Logility

JUNE 23, 2023

 S&OP and Multi-Horizon Integrated Business Planning Manual supply chain processes are a real headache. And next to impossible is creating plans in a timely manner when monitoring unrelated KPIs across multiple disconnected sources of data. Supply chain organizations are no strangers to this frustration.

S&OP 199

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

The failure of business models in each case, ripples through the economy, reminding investors to invest in value. The rush of the last two decades was tight integration of enterprise data into planning under the guise of building end-to-end supply chains. Concurrent Planning. B write-off. I doubt it. Look up the history.

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AIMMS

MARCH 30, 2020

Supply chain planning t echnology can be used to evaluate these different scenarios, address many of the possible impacts and help businesses recover quickly from losses. Multiple best/worst case scenarios should be run under different demand conditions to study the impact on your supply chain. Anticipate Shortages .

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 26, 2023

These product enhancements link perpetual inventory signals to critical merchandise planning modules. These product enhancements link perpetual inventory signals to critical merchandise planning modules. Connecting real-time inventory insights with merchandise planning applications enables truly dynamic retail planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 156

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AIMMS

JUNE 16, 2020

Materials shortages , demand fluctuations and plan t closures have led many organizations to revisit their supplier relationships, as well as distribution and production locations. Read on for common use cases. . Current Technologies in Use for Supply Chain Network Design . Evaluating Potential for Reshoring .

Modeling 361

Modeling Network Design Software Scenario Planning Network Design 361

Logility

MAY 19, 2023

Today’s sales and operations planning (S&OP) process encompasses people, process, and technology to create a business plan that will deliver the predictable financials executives seek. The goal was to develop a framework that would outline interactions as the business plan was executed throughout the organization.

S&OP 130

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 4, 2023

These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales. The Challenges of Handling Onboard Inventory Let’s begin with the challenges faced by organizations planning for airlines, trains, cruises, ferries, and other businesses in the transportation industry. Take airlines as an example.

Inventory Reduction 156

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan (SIOP) is a process within many successful supply chain organizations that recognizes the integral relationship between all departments in the company, but how do you piece together an SIOP process? SIOP stands for “Sales, Inventory, Operations Plan”, not to be confused with “S&OP”.

Supply and Demand 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As a result, a wide range of businesses, from restaurants, and retail chains, to manufacturers, have been redesigning their business services and operations and re-engineering their supply chains. Emerging Themes for Supply Chain Planning. We need planning platforms to keep up with all the changes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 194

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

Each station is part of a larger system and operates on a set schedule under one management umbrella. When it comes to inventory management, each piece must operate as a part of a global integrated system to be most effective. So how does this approach improve inventory planning? This is no easy task.

Modeling 270

Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Network Optimization 270

DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

Global Operations Community. Join us for an exciting day-long event at DELMIA World Tour 2022 as we dive into industry challenges and how DELMIA solutions power innovation, resiliency and sustainability. Discover the next innovative step in optimizing your manufacturing and supply chain operations. Registration Open!

Los Angeles 156

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101. lu, the Director of Sales Operations and Supply Chain at A101, explains that, they don’t keep prices down by relying only on private labeling. Supporting Growth Requires Automated Replenishment Planning. E rkan Cerito?lu, How fast has A101 grown?

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 26, 2023

To guarantee customer-centric experiences across every retail channel, retailers need to create agile, resilient operations to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. This is why ToolsGroup is excited to announce significant enhancements to our JustEnough Dynamic Retail Planning & Execution solution.

ToolsGroup 156

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Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Capacity planning drives production plans, cadence, and raw material procurement and has cost-justified an investment in small-batch processing equipment.

Consumer Goods 185

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