Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

His comments are the same–he feels that I identify problems but do not adequately define the solutions. He feels that based on his years of experience with a software provider, he has a whizzbang technology. The approaches add waste and increase risk when companies think that they are investing in solutions to do the opposite.

Supply Chain Planning Software 340

Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction 340

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Here are the three questions that I would like people to ask: Table 1: Comparison of Results for Best of Breed Solution Providers to ERP Expansionists in Supply Chain Planning. The first evolution of technologies were built by best-of-breed solution vendors. This new solution was favored by the Information Technology (IT) organization.

Supply Chain Planning Software 311

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning Software Optimization Software 311

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 9, 2025

Strategic sourcing and innovative solutions are often viewed as two distinct procurement tools, but they should not be seen in isolation. Think of them as apples and gearseach essential and effective on its own, yet when combined; they create a formidable mechanism for achieving procurement excellence. Click here!

Optimal Sourcing 74

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Negotiating Skills 74

DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Ultimately, what KPIs, as metrics and indicators derived from the set of plans are taken into account and prepared for each scenario. Here, planning solutions with optimization fit very well with this concept. Technology for Effective Planning. of planning and revising according to market dynamics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 296

Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software 296

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2014

The attendees were sitting on the edge of their seats to hear about the next release of Llamasoft software. The market for network design tools was growing at a moderate rate, and most of the market had invested in technologies from either i2 Technologies (then termed i2 Strategist) or Logictools. The theatre was packed. Reflections.

Supply Chain Design Software 268

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

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Digital commerce efficiently requires the digitalization of many customer-facing operations and sourcing and procurement. Ensure that, somewhere along the way, data diagnostic tools will be used to check for missing and inconsistent data automatically. . Accurate and timely reconciliation of purchase orders with receipts.

Supply Chain Planning Software 274

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Modeling 274

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Transportation Metrics That Matter Most to Track and Improve Performance : How do you measure logistics efficiency and transportation metrics performance indicators when you are already doing the best job possible? Let’s take a look at these trucking industry trends and what kind of facts they provide. Read the Full Blog Post.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 232

Logistics Network Optimization Software Expense Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software 232

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 1, 2015

I am speaking this morning at the Terra Technology conference and doing a book signing of my new book, Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. In parallel, I have been hard at work on a report on multi-tier inventory optimization for the last two weeks. Selling licenses does not translate into implemented software. The sun is rising.

Supply Chain Design Software 150

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Network Design Software Optimization Software 150

Logility

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Let’s break down the trade-off between an on-premises and a cloud environment, what it means for your business, and how you can realize the optimal potential of a cloud investment. Cost Competitiveness How does the cost of a cloud-based platform – compared to on-premises software – make the cloud a more competitive choice?

Supply Chain Planning Software 191

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 191

Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

As an analyst in the battered supply chain software market for a decade, it is fun to watch you grow. Clients buy your software because you make it real. I always start the discussion of all software acquisitions with the same statement: the acquisition of software is seldom a good deal for the buyer/user of software.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Investment in research and partnerships is crucial for scaling these solutions industry-wide. Green Logistics: Optimizing transportation routes, consolidating shipments, and employing energy-efficient vehicles to reduce emissions. Advanced route optimization tools further support these goals.

Optimal Sourcing 189

Optimal Sourcing Material Savings Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 189

Precoro

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Traditionally, procurement has been a process weighed down by manual tasks, fragmented systems, and endless paperwork. Today, procurement is undergoing a transformation. While procurement teams have long worked to add strategic value, Artificial Intelligence (AI) amplifies their impact.

Price Reduction 87

Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Expense Reduction 87

GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. A stimulus on the horizon further increases the risks of a higher trend in consumer purchasing. transportation management optimization ?to transportation metrics ?that to avoid significant supply chain disruption.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 308

Prescriptive Analytics Software Optimal Sourcing Pricing Training Negotiating Skills 308

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

To keep customers like my dad satisfied, RGD and Quick-commerce companies need to invest in new technologies to optimize the supply chain and logistics operations. Inventory Optimization. Inventory Optimization involves decisions about the inventory level, the location, and the mix of products.

Supply Chain Planning Software 210

Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimization Software 210

Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The key point is that I have spent a lot of my working life focused on the value generated by more advanced planning solutions. They have piloted the process in Excel and know that they need an enterprise level solution for a global roll-out of S&OP. Their words. She states that. However, excellence in corporate planning matters.

Supply Chain Planning Software 261

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Modeling Software 261

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

BOSTON, February 16, 2022 : ToolsGroup , a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Planalytics to integrate their weather-driven demand (WDD) analytics with ToolsGroup’s retail planning solutions, enabling customers to isolate, measure, and manage the influence of weather on their businesses.

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ToolsGroup Procurement Analytics Predictive Analytics Analytics Software 177

Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

As I wrote earlier this year in Is Your Business Model Safe? , I also shared with them my view that companies will ultimately find opportunities for supply chain innovation at the intersection of Software, B2B Connectivity, and Social Networking — a trend best illustrated by the rise of Supply Chain Operating Networks (SCONs).

Optimal Sourcing 176

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Optimization Software 176

Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2014

But companies often have diverging incentives and interests from their supply chain partners, so when they independently strive to optimize their individual objectives, the expected result can be compromised. ”. I think about this discussion with Keith often as I work on the Supply Chain Index and edit the chapters of Metrics That Matter.

Manufacturing Procurement 285

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Modeling 285

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 9, 2023

End-to-end supply chain visibility, planning, and execution support software are critical in agile supply chain performance. Theory and practical implications are clear: optimizing each silo does not imply optimizing the end-to-end system. each with discrete plans generated typically in sequential batch runs.

Supply Chain Planning Software 213

Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Forecasting Software Optimization Software 213

Logility

MARCH 6, 2020

Ability to update constantly on the most recent data, and models that quickly ’find their level’ and adapt to regime changes. Machine Learning for demand forecasting is highly accurate; this is proven over and over again in Kaggle competitions and modeling benchmarking studies. Greed for more data.

Forecasting 260

Forecasting Supply and Demand Forecasting Software Modeling 260

Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 17, 2013

The article is written and the story is spun, but the solution offered is a supply-centric solution based on yesterday’s technology. As a result, articles are written proclaiming demand-driven results and then the reader is given a solution that is anything but demand driven. The concepts surrounding demand driven sound right.

Supply Chain Design Software 258

Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand 258

Supply Chain Opz

JANUARY 7, 2013

Without a doubt, Apple Inc is the world leader in Innovation, Branding and Software Ecosystem. 1) Apples Supply Chain Model. Supply Chain Model of Apple Inc. Apple Inc purchases raw materials from various sources then get them shipped to an assembling plant in China. But, is Apples Supply Chain really the number 1?

Case Study 279

Case Study Study Negotiating Skills Supply Chain Planning Software 279

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 110

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 110

Kinaxis

DECEMBER 12, 2017

When making discretionary purchases, I could look at my projection to make sure that if I made that purchase, I would have enough money in the bank, not only now, but at the end of the month when my mortgage and car loan came out. Imagine if you can store your planning data in-memory and use highly optimized analytics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 27, 2023

Solvoyo’s Solution Bugaboo: something that causes fear or distress out of proportion to its importance. Organizations then convert those demand forecasts to the associated quantities of raw materials to purchase, goods to be manufactured, or finished products to ship. Would better forecasting accuracy be a good thing? Absolutely!

Forecasting 200

Forecasting Forecasting Software Modeling Optimal Sourcing 200

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 29, 2013

Last week in the middle of a presentation, a supply chain leader made the statement, “We have solved the issues in supply through better optimization and use of data. The data models are wrong. ” Or run the statement by any software provider, and they will share that their solutions delivered these “best practices.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 286

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Analytics Software 286

RFgen

DECEMBER 19, 2024

But between rising costs, complex logistics, and the constant struggle to optimize space and labor, staying ahead can feel like an uphill battle. That’s where warehouse optimization comes in. Here’s what you can expect: A clear definition of warehouse optimization and its core components. Ready to get started?

Optimal Sourcing 76

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Waste Reduction Inventory Reduction 76

Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The company sold on Amazon, operated its own website, managed outlet stores, and could purchase end-aisle displays in major retail chains. Historically, the design of the data model drove software market positioning. In the 1980s it was optimization overlaid on AS400 operation systems. The fit of the data model.

Analytics Software 245

Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Optimal Sourcing 245

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

Being a glass half full kind of person, there is a giant opportunity ahead to improve and optimize. As is, the healthcare supply chain is complex with multiple players involved such as manufacturers, distributors and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) supporting and interacting with multiple departments and care delivery points.

Supply Chain Planning Software 219

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 219

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 8, 2016

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The initial software product release name was Real-Time Forecasting. E2open sells a cloud-based solution for network collaboration. History of Terra Technology.

Supply Chain Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Network Software Forecasting Software Demand Planning Software 150

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Supply chains are central to optimal eCommerce results. Needless to say, any issues in these intricate processes and lack of Supply Chain optimization leads to customer dissatisfaction and a poor reputation. In short, if building a robust eCommerce business is your goal, you must optimize your supply chain. Operational Planning.

Optimal Sourcing 81

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 81

Elementum

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Digital Process Optimization: Streamlining Business for Efficiency In the race to streamline operations and elevate efficiency, Digital Process Optimization (DPO) emerges as a critical strategy for businesses looking to innovate and scale. Key Takeaways Digital processes enhance business agility and operational efficiency.

Optimal Sourcing 78

Optimal Sourcing Optimization Software Modeling Prescriptive Analytics Software 78

ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With the advent of globalization, the Internet, and more recently, the proliferation of mobile technology into every aspect of our lives, there has been a remarkable shift in the world of retail from a product-centric to customer-centric model. How lean retail impacts business goals and revenue targets. That’s only one example.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 156

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Lean Retail Supply Chain Planning Software 156

Silvon Software

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Fortunately, modern analytic tools like Silvon’s Stratum solution offer pre-defined metrics and data visualization capabilities to simplify the process of creating and sharing KPI dashboards and reports to management and departmental teams throughout the business.

Procurement Analytics 105

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Inventory Reduction 105

Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Taylor, an Associate Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta, explain, “Reinforcement learning [is] a mature machine learning technology that’s good at optimizing tasks. However, scientists at DeepMind believe it’s only a matter of time. ”[5]. ” Concluding Thoughts.

Supply Chain Design Software 200

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 9, 2019

Procurement, or Purchasing, is an area of Supply Chain that involves and requires very specific skills and expertise. Regardless of your position or situation it is highly valuable to understand the type of interview questions, and answers, appropriate for Procurement and Purchasing professionals.

Procurement Analytics 68

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Purchasing Skills 68

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

We easily navigate the digital world in our personal lives, but enterprise software is not digital. In the evolution of today’s analytics most companies are evaluating concurrent optimization of transactional data. Making the digital pivot will embrace all of these disruptions together to drive innovation and new business models.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 150

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Analytics Software 150