Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In my recent work with clients, I have been thinking a lot about S&OP and how we screwed it up. In Figure 1, note the decline in perceived S&OP effectiveness over the past three years. S&OP Effectiveness in 2019 Versus 2016. Tight integration to the financial budget through S&OP.

Supply Chain Planning Software 208

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning S&OP Scenario Planning 208

Logility

AUGUST 14, 2020

There are libraries full of algorithms that are relatively easy to implement in software, but the math is only as good as the data it’s applied to. Better forecasting implementations relate to: Preparing data for analysis; Measuring data currency, coverage and accuracy; Understanding how order fulfilment impacts your forecasts; and.

Forecasting 147

Forecasting Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Modeling 147

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Next year’s conference will be on September 8th-11th in Franklin, TN, south of Nashville, TN. The number one question that I am asked today by manufacturers across all industries is “How can I improve customer service?” The supply chain is a complex non-linear system. The Role of the Budget in S&OP.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

Supply Chain Design Software Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting 189

DynaSys

JANUARY 20, 2021

Develop a plan for rehiring, re-engaging or (if necessary) increasing staff, based on demand and your S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) decisions. Add S&OP in your Supply Chain Model. Finally, be mindful of the currency expected for your receivables and payables.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization 98

Kinaxis

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Over the years, working for and with numerous manufacturing companies, I’ve seen many supply chain practices that cost companies money. Reason #4 Your supply chain is costing you money – Reason #4 Making key decisions by modelling the supply chain in Excel. Imagine now, if hackers accessed your design systems….

Supply Chain Risk Management 255

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 255

Logility

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

This vote to leave the EU will cause political and economic changes and impact free trade agreements, regulatory frameworks, workforce availability, currencies, and investments. Will the UK’s exports and imports to the EU remain the same or will they be affected? Will UK-based financial firms still operate freely in the EU?

Modeling 100

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Scenario Planning 100

Logility

OCTOBER 8, 2021

CPG companies can collaborate more effectively, get consensus, and make better decisions faster with the right solutions for S&OP success. Strong, integrated planning requires closed-loop integration with enterprise technology systems, something that can’t be achieved with spreadsheets and simple databases.

Supply Chain Planning Software 169

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 169