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Is it time to say goodbye to RFIs?

AIMMS

Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendor. Why RFIs Fall Short .

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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

As a developer working on the braking software of an automatic car for the past eight years, he constantly tells me that it is not easy, and all of the estimates are too waaaay too positive. However, the prior beliefs of functional efficiency delivering supply chain excellence linger. Next Steps?

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Is it time to say goodbye to RFIs?

AIMMS

Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . RFIs tend to work well for certain industries (like government) or for purchasing equipment and industrial assets, bu t t hey often fall short in helping supply chain teams select a new software vendor. Why RFIs Fall Short .

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Was Integrated Planning a Hoax?

Supply Chain Shaman

However, what is clear from our recent study of 73 manufacturers using supply chain planning is that companies using best-of-breed solutions implement faster, achieve a quicker Return-on-Investment (ROI), and are more satisfied. Today, in many organizations, these solutions are legacy. Was it intentional? Or accidental?

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The Impact of Demand Volatility and a Changing Technology Landscape on European Supply Chains

AIMMS

On the other hand, there is a rising need for smarter and more flexible tools as well as more staff with analytical capabilities. Volatility impacts every aspect of a business, from purchasing to production to logistics. ERP systems have reached their limits and there is a pressing need for more flexible and smarter tools.

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Supply Chain Insights: Was Integrated Planning a Hoax?

Logility

Often these CIOs ask me to explain the differences between supply chain solutions from an ERP provider versus Best of Breed solutions. However, if the CIO’s view of the supply chain is focused on their ERP solution, I am usually asked “don’t we already have that? Was it intentional? Or accidental?

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AIMMS in 2016: what’s in store for this year

AIMMS

2015 was a very exciting year for AIMMS. The use of AIMMS PRO specifically is increasing, as companies are realizing the huge benefits of providing their staff with decision support tools. more times the number of AIMMS PRO Platforms in comparison to 2014. Just a couple of days ago, we also launched AIMMS PRO for Linux.

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