ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

That said, I concede that Pierre made some very good points about the confusion created by the traditional upstream/downstream, linear way of thinking about sourcing and supplier management. I’m going with Supplier Value Management. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management.

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Supply Chain Dive

MARCH 13, 2024

The retailer has 10 new facilities in the pipeline and is investing in AI and machine learning to sharpen demand planning as it grows its profits.

Inventory 126

Inventory Demand Planning Supply chain Management 126

Finale Inventory

AUGUST 30, 2024

In the construction industry, effective inventory forecasting and demand planning strategies are vital for businesses to succeed in a competitive market. Additionally, we’ll explore the role of technology in streamlining inventory forecasting and demand planning and how to choose the right tools for your business.

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting?

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EazyStock

OCTOBER 31, 2022

What is demand planning? Demand planning is part of a company’s planning strategy to allocate resources in the best and most effective way to meet demand and respond to demand changes. Why is demand planning important? Is demand planning the same as demand forecasting?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 26, 2020

Featuring Our 10 Best Inventory Management Articles! Inventory Management Best Practices article originally published by, and permission to publish here provided by, Dave Joseph at veridian.info. Deploy Automation to Reduce the Burden of Inventory Management. Build a Tech Stack That Enhances Inventory Management.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Who does the Demand Planning group report to?”. The goal of the demand planning process is to create a sales forecast that is as accurate and unbiased as possible. In retail, the process of coming up with a forecast is typically a “joint effort” between the Category Manager and the Supply Chain Planner.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Demand planning with inventory management software and data reports. For businesses, it means meticulous planning to get ahead of Q4 in order to navigate the whirlwind of sales, promotions, and elevated customer expectations. Q4 Demand Planning is Crucial Inventory demand planning for Q4 isn’t a casual month-long affair.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 29, 2024

Are you interested in understanding how businesses effectively manage their supply chains? Look no further – this guide is here to help you grasp the fundamentals of supply chain management (SCM) and how it can lead to success. It encompasses activities such as procurement, supplier selection, and evaluation.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 31, 2021

In this ebook, Dave Nelson, principal at value chain optimization firm River Rock Advisors discusses the use of customer relationship management (CRM) processes and tools to pilot a precision-based, in-depth use of data to forecast demand while giving leaders greater insight into their customer base.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 4, 2020

Technology companies are entering a new phase of demand planning as the pandemic evolves.

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Price Demand Planning Management Demand 105

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

This paper shows how to evaluate and communicate the value of improving the credibility of the demand plan.

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Spend Matters

MAY 8, 2023

Categories: Conferences , Spend Management Tags: PRO The question of how to manage direct materials can yield polarized answers and requires deeper evaluation than simply evaluating a few narrow use cases. These capabilities further extend Coupa’s existing advanced supply chain capabilities (Supply Chain Planning and Design solution).

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Historically, if you asked sourcing leaders to name the one competency they felt they needed their procurement and sourcing teams to master in order to achieve ongoing sourcing and supplier management success, most would likely have said negotiation skills. It requires the building of trust and the development of shared goals.

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ivalua

AUGUST 18, 2015

Let’s examine three ways that better collaboration with supply partners creates value for a manufacturer from product design through demand planning. If you work in strategic sourcing and supplier management, supplier collaboration enables you to achieve (or beat!) Innovating.

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

That said, I concede that Pierre made some very good points about the confusion created by the traditional upstream/downstream, linear way of thinking about sourcing and supplier management. I’m going with Supplier Value Management. Let’s get busy working on Supplier Value Management.

Leadership 100

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The Good Spending

APRIL 2, 2023

Where's the procurement planning when you need one? Once, we wrote about demand management in this blog. It's a good enough topic, which misses one crucial element - demand management mastery comes after sophisticated planning. The lion's share of procurement value could be created in the planning stage.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2019

The leaders in supply chain management are all focused with intensity on achieving the promise of Supply Chain Digitization. Originally designed to support crypto-currency transactions, the blockchain technology has enormous potential for applications managing supply chain activity.

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Procurement Tactics

AUGUST 15, 2022

The logical approach for supply chain planning is to look for the result and go back as it often begins with demand planning. . Components of Supply Chain Planning . Demand planning. The chance of producing and stocking sufficient inventory improves when you accurately forecast demand for a product. .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 30, 2019

In business it is not uncommon to hear the words “Logistics Management” and “Freight Management” thrown around interchangeably. What is Freight Management? Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination between carriers and shippers.”

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Logistics Management Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency 72

SCMDOJO

JANUARY 17, 2024

Managing the supply chain involves the delicate art of aligning your product supply precisely with customer demand. A myriad of professionals within the field ensures timely deliveries from suppliers and orchestrates manufacturing processes to meet your requirements, contributing to a rewarding career path in supply chain management.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Supply chain management is an important aspect of every business because it ensures your business gets the supplies, resources, and materials it needs to fulfill services or deliver products to customers. However, the modern supply chain has become increasingly complex and challenging to manage. Procurement Management.

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SCMDOJO

JANUARY 29, 2025

However, implementing inventory management techniques such as ABC analysis and safety stock to optimize stock levels and minimize the risk of stockouts. Implementing strategies to improve order fulfillment accuracy, such as implementing barcode scanning and utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS).

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Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. Here’s how companies are using different strategies to address supply chain management and meet their business goals.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 30, 2022

For a supply chain to run smoothly it needs to be well managed under the right strategy for your business objectives. Below are three building blocks of a well-managed supply chain strategy to help you boost efficiency and lower costs. Demand Planning. Visibility.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

To maximize efficiency, distributors should adhere to the following set of guidelines for evaluating and planning their supply chain with the strategies mentioned below. Distribution Operations Definition Distribution Operations refers to the management and execution of the processes involved in delivering products or services to end users.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 28, 2021

A career in supply chain management is very attractive, especially because now more and more supply businesses are founded. The supply chain industry needs project managers. A supply chain manager is responsible for handling the services or goods that are produced by a manufacturer until they reach the customer or final consumer.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 21, 2025

Supply Planning Supply planning is the critical function concerned with effectively fulfilling and managing customer supply and demand. It requires coordinating demand forecasts, inventory management, and production scheduling to ensure timely product delivery in line with customer expectations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

The supply chain is a significant part of your overall business strategy and inventory management. An effective and efficient supply chain can help your business improve customer satisfaction and money by minimizing wait times for in-demand products. Use Demand Planning. Reliability. Great suppliers are reliable.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain Strategy 109

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 27, 2023

SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) SAP APO is a cloud-based software tool that helps its users to plan, execute, optimize, and track their logistic processes on the operational and strategic levels. Thus, it greatly improves the accuracy of the forecast and efficiently executes plans across departments in your company.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

When I began my career there was no such thing as “Supply Chain Management” Supply Chain was not a title to be found anywhere on any organization chart. So what exactly is the definition of “Supply Chain Management”? This includes product design, planning, execution, monitoring and control.

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Skill Dynamics

JANUARY 9, 2025

Understanding Supply Chain Capabilities Supply chain capabilities, to put it simply, is the sum of all the skills, processes, and technologies that help enable the efficient and effective management of the flow of goods and information. All of this leads to more effective demand planning which will ultimately benefit the business.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 15, 2024

Inventory management is a key aspect of running a successful ecommerce business. As businesses continue to grow and expand their product offerings, efficient inventory management becomes even more important. Understanding Inventory Management in Ecommerce Inventory management plays a vital role in ecommerce.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. Supply Chain as a Service (SCaaS) is a new approach to managing the complex process of getting products from manufacturers to consumers. Let’s delve into this emerging concept.

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Procurement Heads

MARCH 27, 2023

We’re a centralised indirects procurement team with category management being introduced where it can in order to support the parts of the business where we need subject specialism. We’re responsible for the supplier management and then supporting the business in contract management as well.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JANUARY 16, 2020

Machine Learning for demand planning and efficient transportation routing? Artificial intelligence (AI) and lights out supply chain management? Been reading about Blockchain for the Supply Chain? Chances are, your supply chain logistics operations are not quite ready to embrace these cutting-edge technology-fueled strategies.

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World of Procurement blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Welcome to the fascinating world of supply chain management (SCM)! Supply Chain Lifecycle The supply chain lifecycle consists of several key phases: Planning : This involves the demand planning, supply planning, and overall business strategy. What Is Supply Chain Management?

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