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Is it time to say goodbye to RFIs?

AIMMS

Supply chain software is changing. So should the purchasing process. . As someone who has worked in supply chain for over 20 years, I’m very familiar with Requests For Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Is it because the current tool you use needs a lot of fiddling and adjusting?

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The Fallacy of the Self-driving Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

”) So, I sat across from a stranger on a cold winter night, the only thing that we had in common was our experience in supply chain planning. . And won’t the supply chain follow suit?” The supply chain planning industry is fraught with big claims with little substance.

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Why chemical companies need prescriptive analytics for S&OP

AIMMS

Spreadsheets and legacy tools are no longer enough. Many chemical companies are using S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) as a tool to tie up operational planning and activity with financial goals and strategy. Many are still using spreadsheets and legacy tools to support this process. AIMMS is challenging that paradigm.

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Papyrus embraces new planning process with Pharos, a central supply chain control tower application

AIMMS

Papyrus, a leading European paper wholesaler, started using AIMMS in May 2014 to implement radical changes in its supply chain network and re-envision its forecasting, replenishment & supplier management workflow. With this new supply chain setup, the company’s planners will face a more complex network structure.

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Funding Your Way to a Decarbonized Supply Chain

AIMMS

Sustainable supply chains are not just beneficial for society and the environment; they’re crucial for a business’s future prosperity. For that, long-term supply chain planning and budgeting needs data to back every decision. A green supply chain boosts brand reputation and can lead to increased sales.

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5 Dysfunctions of Typical S&OP Systems and How to Overcome Them

AIMMS

In this blog post, I will delve into 5 issues companies typically experience with their S&OP software. As Lora Cecere (Supply Chain Insights) explains , an effective S&OP process can result in a more controlled, aligned, agile, proactive and strategic supply chain. The business impact of this is profound.

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Was Integrated Planning a Hoax?

Supply Chain Shaman

Integrated Planning: Tight Coupling of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to Supply Chain Planning (SCP). 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.