Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 30, 2020

They are seldom cross-functional to optimize source, make, and deliver together. Traditional demand planning based on historical order patterns is obsolete. Build a data lake and implement demand sensing technologies to drive replenishment based on local market conditions. New Problems Require New Solutions. The impact?

Supply Chain Design Software 362

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

The work done by Terra Technology, in my opinion, is one of two accurate sources of benchmark data on forecasting in the industry. The other is Chainalytics demand benchmarking. Demand planning processes lack standardization and self-reported data is suspect. Implement Demand Sensing.

Supply and Demand 234

Supply and Demand Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Software 234

Kinaxis

AUGUST 2, 2016

To combat its planning issues, Sonus took four steps to improve demand, reduce inventory, and share information better across the entire network. Some of the most significant benefits has been to drive projections, which facilitated a decrease in required warehouse space and an overall inventory reduction of 20%.

Supply and Demand 100

Supply and Demand Inventory Reduction Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

The paradigm is shifting from foundational visibility to real-time decision-making, with positive implications for supply chain teams spanning sourcing & procurement, to production, to yard & DC operations and beyond. Co-Pack Planning and Execution: What is the impact on shippers and MOD? Why is this shift such a big deal?

Real-time Visibility 243

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 243

ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

For example, a single-stack approach can lead to low user adoption, because the incumbent sourcing solution, for example, fails to meet the needs of various business units. . Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 221

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Software 221

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 303

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies Supply and Demand 303

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The key to achieving this supply chain utopia lies in understanding the different types of warehouses and their strategic roles. Let’s dive in and discover the world of warehouses together. Importance of Warehouses in Supply Chain Management Warehouses play a pivotal role in the efficient functioning of supply chain management.

Warehousing 98

Warehousing Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction 98

Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. It is safe to say that if a warehouse operation is not implementing Lean, it is falling behind its competition. But, it can be overdone.

Waste Reduction 274

Waste Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction 274

ModusLink Corporation

JANUARY 30, 2025

Effective Demand Planning and Forecasting Accurate demand forecasting is the cornerstone of a resilient supply chain. By leveraging data analytics, businesses can better anticipate customer demand, optimize production schedules, and avoid both stockouts and overstocking.

Sourcing Strategies 78

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 78

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Risk management solutions scrape data from hundreds of thousands of online & social-media sites, but Autoliv also has access to sources of information that they pay for. They wanted these diverse sources of information pulled together in one central, user-friendly location they call their “garage.” And we are making progress.

Supply Chain Risk Management 292

Supply Chain Risk Management Risk Management Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 292

Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The logistics of physical items usually involves integration of information flow, materials handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, warehousing and often, security. Supplier management, materials planning and transportation coordination all come under the procurement umbrella.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 75

Logistics Network Optimization Software Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Material Savings 75

BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

A rise in nearshoring and away from single-source dependency The pandemic was a wake-up call that exposed the fragility of globally interconnected supply chains and the risks of over-reliance on distant suppliers and single-source strategies. 3 long term changes to the supply chain 1.

Supply Chain Planning Software 85

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Modeling 85

ToolsGroup

APRIL 11, 2018

Jörg Schlager describing SKF's Integrated Planning (Source: Optilon). At last week’s TG18 ToolsGroup user event , global bearing manufacturer SKF laid out an impressive review of their transformation to “ Integrated Planning ”. This prodded SKF to a new demand chain vision. Figure 1 Source: SKF.

Supply Chain Planning Software 222

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 222

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Demand Planning Models Really Can Learn. A supply chain planning model learns when the planning application takes an output, like a forecast, observes the accuracy of the output, and then updates its own model so that better outputs will occur in the future. So, a plan can be produced that predicts the emissions.

Optimal Sourcing 348

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning 348

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

The company sources goods from 34,000 suppliers out of 30 nations. The company also does internal climate scores of employees at corporate, the branches, and the warehouses. Process is a very big topic, but two sets of processes are worth mentioning in more detail are Ferguson’s sourcing and global trade compliance processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 298

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 19, 2023

In order to achieve this, demand planning, inventory planning, supply planning via procurement and/or production planning, along with fulfilment/allocation and even transportation planning need to be integrated. So how do companies achieve autonomous planning?

Supply Chain Planning Software 292

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning 292

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the global world of businesses, companies often seek help from sourcing agencies to figure out how to get the things they need. But what’s a sourcing agency or sourcing agent and how does it make buying things easier? Let’s explore this world of sourcing agencies and understand what they do.

Purchasing Skills 104

Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Negotiating Skills Sourcing Strategies 104

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 8, 2023

Botha that I had recently talked to a company that had implemented a supply chain planning solution, and then abandoned it. The problem was that when the planning solution spit out recommendations, and someone in sourcing or someone on the factory floor looked at those recommendations, they just did not believe them.

Supply Chain Planning Software 276

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 276

ThroughPut

MAY 27, 2022

For effective, accurate real-time demand sensing and forecasting, you need cross-functional visibility and actionable insights across the entire length of the supply chain as it forms the backbone of all business operations. In Sourcing: How well are your vendors integrated into your network? For example, you need to know: 1.

Supply and Demand 75

Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Demand Planning Software Real-time Visibility 75

BlueYonder

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Customers are simultaneously grappling with extremely volatile demand, increasing consumer expectations, changing regulatory requirements and continuous interruptions across the supply chain. Disruption is officially now a norm, making demand planning and forecasting, in particular, very difficult.

Optimal Sourcing 77

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. For businesses of all sizes, the digital transformation of supply chain planning became the most important initiative. . These data sources are often spread across multiple platforms and come in various formats.

Supply Chain Planning Software 284

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 284

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 12, 2017

While I am advocating rethinking supply chain planning, for some consultants, the only path forward is the adoption of DDRMP. No matter what I write on demand planning, the response is to blindly deploy DDMRP. We discussed the use of machine learning with drones for continuous cycle counting in the warehouse. Conclusion.

Supply Chain Planning Software 303

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software Modeling Software 303

Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The ability of an organization to deliver reliable and consistent results for revenue, margin, customer service, and quality in the face of demand and supply variability. Of the twenty companies interviewed, only one can answer the question, “Do you have a good inventory plan?” I cannot get a clear answer.

Supply Chain Design Software 333

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2021

They also have 20 sourcing locations across North America from which they can ship make to stock products. The sourcing centers are key to just-in-time, same-day, next-day deliveries. The sourcing centers shipped over 130,000,000 pounds of product last year. Making refractory products is complicated and challenging.

Optimal Sourcing 184

Optimal Sourcing Innovation Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 19, 2024

It is well understood disconnected planning and execution processes can lead to costly disruptions, missed opportunities, and inefficiencies. Countless companies grapple with the fundamental flaw of disjointed processes, which leaves planning blind to crucial factors such as transportation, warehouse, and labor constraints.

Supply Chain Planning Software 312

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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

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 1, 2023

That’s why staying on top of the latest supply chain planning trends is so important – they can make all the difference when it comes to staying competitive, reducing costs, and meeting your customers’ needs. Here are some highlights from these trends in 2023 and implications on supply chain planning. and Europe.

Supply Chain Planning Software 268

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software 268

SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

From sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, and storage, to transportation and distribution, SCM ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire journey. Planning ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that production and distribution meet customer demand.

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 98

ThroughPut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The platform at present provides a unified network to 85,000+ brands, suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, and banks for supply chain orchestration from source to delivery. The software is known for boosting warehouse efficiency, and helping time-sensitive items reach their locations faster.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software Analytics Software 52

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.

Supply and Demand 52

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

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

Supply and Demand Demand Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling 52

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 6, 2013

For clarity, the definitions are: -Strategic Planning: The frequency is either monthly or quarterly and the focus is on long-term planning. It combines decisions across sell, deliver, make and source processes to drive value based outcomes. This includes optimization and discrete event simulation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 283

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Optimal Sourcing Scenario Planning 283

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Kinaxis is a proponent of using network planners for both supply and demand planning rather than having the planners operate in silos. Mars Wrigley was particularly interested in working with a SCP supplier that could integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to support demand sensing. Mars took that recommendation.

Supply Chain Planning Software 209

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

The logistics of physical items usually involves the integration of information flow, materials handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, warehousing and often security. CSCMP defines Distribution as “The activities associated with moving materials from source to destination. ” [link]. Distribution.

Distribution 92

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 28, 2014

They not only provide transportation, but are also responsible for the sorting, pre-manufacturing, warehousing, and so on. With regards to handling global manufacturing operations, let’s take a look at a situation where sourcing is done, say, somewhere in China and then shipping is carried out for selling in European markets.

Supply Chain Planning Software 281

Supply Chain Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Analytics Software 281

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

In other words, an entire section of the supply chain must be devoted to purchasing, shipping, organizing and storing these various components at the procurement warehouse. It may include packaging materials, manufacturing details and warehousing considerations. Where Do Logistics Providers Come Into Play With Procurement Logistics?

Manufacturing Procurement 120

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 120