Supply Chain Action Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2015

There is a process that is fast becoming a necessary and key component of both demand planning and sales and operations planning. I have heard it described as “forecastability”and “demand curve analysis”, among other terms, but, here, I will call it a “Demand Plan Sanity Check” or DPSC for short.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

It requires coordinating demand forecasts, inventory management, and production scheduling to ensure timely product delivery in line with customer expectations. The ability to produce goods efficiently, promptly, and with extremely high-quality standards is key in modern supply chains.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

We’ll also delve into the importance of technology and data analytics in optimizing supply chain operations. A well-established sourcing strategy helps businesses secure the best quality materials at the most competitive prices. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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Supply Chain Trend

AUGUST 13, 2020

Understanding this differentiation is important for the manager trying to navigate autonomous planning: rather than assuming everything can be autonomous, the manager can take a more sophisticated view onto the people, process & technology needed to support the future of integrated planning.

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Skill Dynamics

JULY 17, 2024

Let’s examine exactly what demand forecasting is, why it’s important to your business, and look at how it’s already been applied in the real world to guide a major global business through a tough economic period. Data inaccuracies can also lead to unreliable forecasts. Why not take a look at our range of demand planning courses

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Procurement Insights

MAY 26, 2024

Kenny’s decision came “in apparent coordination with Thai Union and under the guise of a ‘quality review,’” Red Lobster said. Under Kenny, Red Lobster also cut two of its longtime shrimp suppliers— and competitors to Thai Union — to purchase more shrimp from Thai Union at higher costs, according to Red Lobster’s bankruptcy filing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2020

Of course, using such analyses requires the natural ability to collect, analyze, track, and manage data relating to space utilization and inventory. Again, the role of technology begins to focus on data and its application. Use Data to Better Manage Lead Times and Plan for Demand. The next step is simple.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

Companies with advanced supply chain practices excel in delivering quality third-party logistics management, SKU optimization, efficient transport management, and swift handling of B2B/B2C shipments. Supply Chain Planning as a Service has emerged as a game-changer, enabling companies to efficiently outsource non-core activities.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

All of this leads to more effective demand planning which will ultimately benefit the business. Volatile markets, as a result of significant geopolitical events, and demand fluctuations, caused by seasonality, can both make demand forecasting a bit more difficult. There are challenges, however.

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Arkestro

APRIL 23, 2024

Fortunately, procurement teams can overcome these challenges — but they need higher-quality procurement data and optimized procurement processes to make it happen. In this blog, we’ll share how to improve data quality, leverage attribution frameworks, and optimize cadence and tempo to increase cost savings.

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Supply Chain Trend

JUNE 17, 2024

The decision quality tips are poor (that requires better prompting in the GPT) It is certainly not perfect. It’s relatively old data, not real time. But simply imagine a GPT like this on top of your latest plans and financials, all your historical company data and some external market indicators relevant to make monthly IBP decisions.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 4, 2023

By harnessing the power of data and analytics, companies can uncover valuable insights into their supply chain processes, pinpoint areas in need of improvement, and make informed decisions that can boost their bottom line. When it comes to managing a supply chain, having access to real-time data can be a game-changer.

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SCMDOJO

AUGUST 16, 2023

[Read More: Rivian: Navigating Supply Chain and Operational Challenges and Embracing Growth ] Walmart’s Supply Chain: Integrated Supply Chain Success Data-Driven Success Factors In the realm of modern supply chain management, data-driven strategies play a pivotal role in enhancing a company’s competitiveness.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 8, 2024

With a remarkable 26-year journey at ALOM Technologies, Lisa has been the driving force behind strategic supply chain optimization plans that have substantially reduced costs, elevated service and quality levels, and helped achieve ESG goals. 23.51] From demand planning and inventory to AI, the trends to look out for in 2024.

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Arkestro

JANUARY 4, 2023

They will ensure their teams have meaningful data available in an actionable format to help them supercharge the influence of each team member.”. scenario-driven demand plans. The only way to connect the dots between higher-quality data and value-creation opportunities is to bring these opportunities to procurement much earlier.

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Una

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Procurement can play an integral part through better demand planning (enabled through spend analytics) and by reducing duplicate orders and maverick spend. Finally, transportation can be made leaner by consolidating shipments, and making decisions based on real-time IoT data. Get new resources weekly! Subscribe to Unaversity.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Supply Chain Lifecycle The supply chain lifecycle consists of several key phases: Planning : This involves the demand planning, supply planning, and overall business strategy. It involves selecting suppliers, negotiating price, delivery terms, and ensuring the supply of quality goods.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Supply Chain Lifecycle The supply chain lifecycle consists of several key phases: Planning : This involves the demand planning, supply planning, and overall business strategy. It involves selecting suppliers, negotiating price, delivery terms, and ensuring the supply of quality goods.

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SCMDOJO

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We enable them by providing high-quality supply chain on-demand courses, guides, best practices, tools, and mentoring from industry experts. Inventory Management & Optimization: Managing inventory as working capital, focusing on demand planning, optimization, safety stock management, and meeting customer service expectations.

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The Good Spending

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

For example, when repeatedly sourcing a product already well-known for its quality and price, the main emphasis is on negotiations, creating competition, and ensuring rhythmic supply. High complexity of demand management As we know, the procurement process starts with demand planning and analysis.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

Adhering to FIFO principles maintains product quality, minimizes waste, and enhances cost efficiency. Effective communication and negotiation help ensure timely deliveries, access to quality products, and potentially better pricing. Barcode scanning and automated data entry reduce manual errors, saving time and improving efficiency.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Today, supply chain is all about processing, integrating, and analyzing data. The scale, complexity, and speed that goes into planning, producing, and delivering a product cannot be compared to anything that existed even five years ago. Timely, accurate data is needed to make fast, smart decisions.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Provides key data insights through spend analysis that informs strategic decisions. The goal is to find suppliers capable of delivering based on specifications, pricing, quality, capacity, and other factors. Careful selection and ongoing evaluation of suppliers is key to ensuring quality goods and services at optimal costs.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

This detailed data helps retailers not only track inventory but also make informed decisions regarding purchasing, pricing, and marketing strategies. Moreover, data obtained through barcode scanning can be analyzed to identify consumer trends and patterns. Verify barcode quality with a verification scanner to correct any errors early.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

Make to Stock, or MTS, is a production strategy where products are made before they are ordered or demanded. Companies produce goods based on forecasts and historical data rather than specific customer orders. Forecast: An estimate of future demand based on historical data, market trends, and other factors.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Key Components of Inventory Management Successful inventory management depends on understanding these key components: Accurate Demand Forecasting: Analyze past sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to predict future product demand.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 23, 2024

Effective inventory management involves monitoring inventory levels, tracking sales and restocks, and analyzing data for informed decision-making. It covers inventory forecasting, demand planning, order fulfillment, and warehouse management. Perpetual inventory also improves demand forecasting and inventory planning.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

APRIL 13, 2023

Building a Quality Assurance team that manages dashboards and is focused on KPI performance. based office and remote office Developing improvement plans based on data. Analyze the data through automation to see what’s working. Mitigating remote risks Providing software to track hours. Documenting clients’ expectations.

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Finale Inventory

JUNE 29, 2022

Inaccurate Demand Forecasting. It is important for businesses to have a system that predicts the demand they will experience over a certain period of time based on data and trends. However, if the data is inaccurate, it can lead to a business purchasing more inventory than they need, creating a surplus. Quality Control.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 23, 2021

Yard management for inbound shipments and scheduling Receiving Bill of lading/open order quantity verification Quality inspection Sorting Labelling Storage/Put away Cycle counting Retrieval Picking Packing Labelling Replenishment Outbound truck scheduling/loading Shipping Returns receipt, checking, storage. Warehouse Order Fulfillment.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 11, 2024

With customizable reports and analytics, manufacturing businesses can identify trends, forecast demand, and make data-driven decisions to optimize their operations further. Finale Inventory also offers advanced reporting capabilities, allowing businesses to gain valuable insights into their inventory performance.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 22, 2024

A key aspect of logistics management in ecommerce is the integration of technology and data analytics. By utilizing advanced software systems and analytics tools, businesses can optimize their supply chain processes, track shipments in real-time, and make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 26, 2024

By optimizing your inventory levels, streamlining processes, and leveraging data-driven insights, you can ensure that you have the right parts available at the right time, improving customer satisfaction and driving business success. This involves importing your part data, including SKUs, descriptions, and stock levels.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 29, 2021

For the execution and operational decisions, modern planning technology can largely automate processes and decisions. For the longer-term decisions on planning and strategy, technology will augment the quality of human-centric decisions and nurture human-machine collaboration. IBP Segmentation by Planning Horizon, Automation.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

As a leading procurement services company specializing in spend analysis, EmpoweringCPO understands the vital role that insightful data plays in driving informed decision-making and optimizing procurement processes. Businesses are now harnessing the power of data to drive their procurement strategies and achieve better outcomes.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Why This Might Be a Fallacy: According to Banker, Blockchain doesn’t solve the “garbage in, garbage out” problem that goes along with big data. He cites data from the American Trucking Association that wages have risen between 15 and 18 percent from 2013-2017, and says this should mean that the shortage will be overblown.

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Supply Chain Brain

MAY 7, 2018

It’s that latter quality that applies to data-heavy disciplines such as pricing. driven system can help to sort signal from noise: it can determine the point at which the model is in danger of being swamped by too much data, not all of it relevant. The result,” says Webb, “is much greater richness and breadth of data.”

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