Unleashed

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Efficient warehousing is all about knowing what’s working, what’s failing, and what can be improved. When you measure and analyse the right warehouse KPIs, you can make better-informed business decisions based on real data. That’s why, with so many possible variables to track, it’s critical to know which metrics matter most.

Warehousing 98

Warehousing Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Management Software 98

SupplyPike

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

What is a demand plan? Demand planning tells you how much inventory you can expect to sell, down to the regional level. Armed with point-of-sales data, knowledge of inventory issues, and accounting for anomalies, you can plan on how much product to manufacture, store in your warehouses, and ship to each region.

Supply and Demand 63

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software 63

Logility

AUGUST 25, 2020

Poorly implemented demand planning software mis-forecasts demand for branded sneakers. Demand planning systems unable to forecast demand-slowing associated with economic meltdown. Warehousing and transportation costs. A few of the most infamous are listed below. The common thread? Tri-Valley Growers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 173

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 173

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

Closing the gaps happens when there are aligned metrics, clarity of vision and aligned planning processes. It is important for the executive team to be aligned in the strategic and tactical planning processes to enable seamless planning by functions. Metrics Alignment. They lack cohesion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 279

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. In this world of demand volatility, processes need to shift to be outside-in to use market data. Paid only when the wheels are turning, the asset-intensive carrier base struggled with wait times and warehouse inefficiences.

Supply Chain Design Software 283

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 283

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The primary payback for demand and supply solutions comes in the form of reducing the amount of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory a company needs to carry. A network design model figures out where factories and warehouses should be located. There are different types of supply chain planning solutions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 276

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 276

BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

What your demand planning organization does is key to where it sits and how it needs to be structured. What follows is a high-level look at the processes that a robust demand planning function supports. Demand Planning Supported Processes. And producing the demand plan is a combination of science and art.

Supply and Demand 68

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Groups Supply Chain Planning Software 68

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Longbow Advantage’s main business has been doing warehouse management system (WMS) implementations. Here “near real-time” is defined as a refresh of key metrics every five minutes. A few years ago, Longbow’s customers started to ask them to fix a problem they were having with their warehouse management systems.

Real-time Visibility 185

Real-time Visibility Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 185

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The larger the organization, the more tension with conflicting functional metrics making decisions more difficult. Note in Figure 1 the gaps from recent research between supply chain planning and manufacturing, logistics, and sales. A stuffed warehouse is inefficient, and most companies have the wrong inventories.). Closed Loop.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Software 221

Unleashed

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The onset of COVID and the rapidly changing environment of a pandemic-hit world has meant demand planning has become more difficult – and as a result, more critical – than ever. What is demand planning? Demand planning is the process of predicting what customer demand will be for a certain product.

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Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software 52

Unleashed

APRIL 18, 2023

The last of these can be achieved by tracking the right inventory metrics, analysing the results, and making data-driven optimisations. So, what are the ‘right’ inventory metrics, and how do you calculate them? In this inventory metrics guide What are inventory metrics? What are KPIs for inventory?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Metrics Inventory Reduction Inventory 52

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. In this world of demand volatility, processes need to shift to be outside-in to use market data. Paid only when the wheels are turning, the asset-intensive carrier base struggled with wait times and warehouse inefficiences.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Ships continue to hold in the west coast harbors of LA and Long Beach, and the west coast warehouses are full. In this world of demand volatility, processes need to shift to be outside-in to use market data. Paid only when the wheels are turning, the asset-intensive carrier base struggled with wait times and warehouse inefficiences.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 195

Vanguard Software

JULY 20, 2021

And before that, in 2001, Nike also had a demand planning blunder that led to a $100 million loss in sales. These examples show how imperative a proper process for demand planning and supply planning is to an organization’s overall health and profitability. Demand Planning Forecasting Application.

Supply and Demand 52

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ThroughPut

MAY 2, 2024

Add to that the growing demands of sustainability all around! Achieving any kind of business and operational efficiency is possible only when you lead plans by demand. However, demand planning is a complex function and ineffective demand planning can spell doom in the modern commercial world.

Supply and Demand 52

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Warehousing: Warehousing involves the storage and management of inventory. Effective warehousing strategies ensure that goods are properly stored, organized, and readily available for distribution when needed. KPIs provide quantifiable metrics that reflect the performance and efficiency of various supply chain processes.

Supply Chain Planning Software 90

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 90

SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It involves various activities, such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and logistics. Effective Distribution Operations require careful planning, coordination, and execution to ensure that products reach their intended destinations in a timely and cost-effectively. Logistics KPI Dashboard Excel Template 4.

Inventory Reduction 110

Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 110

ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Sixty-three percent of respondents said they would look for reduced cost as an outcome of planning digitization, 54% said improved service levels, and 42% are seeking faster delivery. Visit www.ToolsGroup.com and follow us on Twitter @ToolsGroup.

Supply Chain Planning Software 136

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Software 136

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Cardinal Health’s senior vice president of global logistics, said of their implementation of the Kinaxis’ supply chain planning (SCP) solution, “I was scared! Pete Bennett, and his co-presenter, Mary Byrne, the vice president of supply and demand planning, spoke during a presentation at Kinaxis’ user conference Kinexions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

The goal of digital transformation in supply chain planning functions is to create a Digital Twin that is the digital replica of the supply chain. It includes all of its elements: customers, sales channels, products, warehouses, logistics network, and the interactions between them. On-time-in-full performance of distribution centers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 274

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 274

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 24, 2023

This process involves multiple stages, including receiving the order, getting parts and materials, manufacturing or assembling the items, picking and packing in the warehouse, shipping, and tracking the shipment to ensure successful delivery. Demand Planning — optimal fulfilment can be more easily achieved if the demand is planned for.

Optimal Sourcing 105

Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 105

BlueYonder

JUNE 6, 2024

Connect planning and execution to drive a synchronized, rapid response. Many of the respondents plan to add new planning and logistics solutions soon. Process automation — such as picking robots in the warehouse — is justifiably generating a lot of interest and investment. Apply AI and ML to automate decisions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 117

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software 117

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 1, 2013

The use of channel data—point of sale, warehouse withdrawal, basket and retail partner perpetual inventory data—to understand channel flows and improve demand sensing. Rethinking Planning. This channel data is then used to drive planning. Demand planning models are based on attribute logic.

Modeling 231

Modeling Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 231

SCMDOJO

MARCH 19, 2024

This includes implementing lean manufacturing principles and utilizing advanced planning software, so businesses can optimize production processes and minimize waste. Demand Planning and Inventory management Inventory management is crucial for ensuring adequate stock levels and minimizing carrying costs.

Optimal Sourcing 83

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Negotiating Skills Material Savings 83

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 23, 2023

List of Top 10 Supply Chain Analytics Books 1) Supply Chain Metrics that Matter (Wiley Corporate F&A) 1st Edition This book offers an in-depth guide to understanding the link between corporate financials and supply chain maturity, evaluating the progress of over a hundred companies from 2006-2013.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 127

Prescriptive Analytics Software Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Predictive Analytics 127

BlueYonder

APRIL 9, 2024

This includes demand planning, volume assessments at a granular level, knowing where best to source from to meet omni-channel demand, where to then position inventory based on known demand and where customers are located, and, of course, how best to then fulfill orders and to optimize the last mile.

Optimal Sourcing 122

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Material Savings Waste Reduction 122

AFFLINK

JANUARY 3, 2018

One of the best ways to understand how supply chain management performs is by measuring and keeping tabs on the metrics of the process. Tracking these numbers and comparing them with previous performance will show companies areas that require improvement.

Supply Chain Optimization 83

Supply Chain Optimization Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 83

BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When the new plan is defined, it’s automatically and instantly communicated downstream to key stakeholders. Warehouse and labor management. This work is rescheduled to reflect the new supply plan. This work is rescheduled to reflect the new supply plan. Demand planning.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

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

Unleashed

JUNE 23, 2021

Multi-warehousing efficiencies. Warehouse automation. Set up new services and scale up or down based on demand with very little extra cost (little to no on-premise hardware is required). And in terms of inventory management the cloud is key to: Tracking inventory location and levels in real time, even for remote warehouses.

Inventory Management Software 80

Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 80

ShipBob

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Demand forecasting allows businesses to optimize inventory by predicting future sales. By analyzing historical sales data, demand managers can make informed business decisions about everything from inventory planning and warehousing needs to running flash sales and meeting customer expectations. Storing inventory.

Forecasting 130

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Demand Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Over the period of 2009-2015, only 88% of companies made improvement on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. To meet the criteria for The Supply Chains to Admire for 2016, companies needed to score better than their peer group average for performance metrics, while driving a higher level of improvement than 2/3 of their industry peer group.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Supply and Demand 150

SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2024

From the warehouse manager to the transportation coordinator, each role in the logistics department contributes to the smooth flow of deliveries. Warehousing and Storage: The logistics department oversees the management of warehouses and storage facilities. But who are the key players behind the scenes?

Optimal Sourcing 77

Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training Logistics Network Optimization Software Inventory Reduction 77

Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. The goal of this analysis is to understand the value of the current demand planning process by demand stream.

Supply Chain Design Software 253

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 253

ToolsGroup

MAY 4, 2020

We benchmark ourselves against the leaders in our industry on a monthly basis and we are constantly beating their forecast accuracy metrics. We truly have best-in-class demand planning teams, processes and tools. With ToolsGroup, the company can see all inventory by warehouse, location and item, in near real time.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Software 120

BlueYonder

APRIL 5, 2017

What your demand planning organization does is key to where it sits and how it needs to be structured. What follows is a high-level look at the processes that a robust demand planning function supports. Demand Planning Supported Processes. And producing the demand plan is a combination of science and art.

Supply and Demand 40

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Groups Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 30, 2022

The problem is that warehouses are full. As defined by conventional thinking, a supply-centric process cannot respond to heightened demand variability. Demand plans focused on understanding market flows and decreasing latency. Cash-to-Cash: Days of Accounts Receivable + Days of Inventory-Days of Accounts Payable.

Supply Chain Design Software 195

Supply Chain Design Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Data 195

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

The evolution towards autonomous planning has gained speed over the last two years, and we already see businesses moving from human-in-the-loop decision-making to fully autonomous decisions on daily operational plans such as store replenishment, warehouse procurement, transportation planning, production planning, and order fulfillment.

Supply Chain Planning Software 203

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