The Network Effect

MAY 4, 2015

Note, this is part five in a series on demand sensing. Demand Sensing can import demand data on an hourly rather than a batch or daily basis, immediately sensing demand signal changes as compared to a detailed statistical demand pattern, and then evaluates the statistical significance of the change. Part 3 is here.

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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Note, this is part two in a series on demand sensing. If you’re impatient though, I suggest you read the new white paper, What is Demand Sensing? Much More than a Demand Management Revolution. The post Can demand sensing really work in today’s confusing IT landscape? Brian Metcalfe/Flickr.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 18, 2015

Today I want to discuss the importance of a demand signal repository. . Many of the methods being used depend on what is called a demand signal repository or DSR, which should be core to any retail/CPG solution. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected?

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Procurement Insights

MAY 4, 2024

Here is a link to a white paper I wrote for the CATA Alliance in 2008 – [link] The list of organizations in the public and private sectors that struggled with their ERP initiatives in the early 2000s reads like a Who’s Who of the business world.

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The Network Effect

JULY 10, 2015

Layering a demand sensing capability onto the overall demand management process will generate significant improvements to a company’s core KPI’s. Revenue will improve given the ability to sense and react to changes in demand and capturing additional sales. Want to learn more about demand sensing?

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2020

The shock-resistant, resilient supply chain — demand management enables supply chain and financial resilience. In this white paper, you’ll receive insights into: How command centers enable active demand management and prescriptive decision-making.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Not long after the United States declared a public health emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, I released a white paper about a consulting firm’s unique approach to digitally transforming a global procurement practice. Please have a look – it is not a long read, and let me know what you think.

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Jaggaer

AUGUST 4, 2020

Find out more about public procurement strategies in our new white paper, Going Digital in Public Sector Procurement. . In an era of austerity, procurement teams are facing increasing demand to save taxpaye r pounds. Common Misunderstandings. than ever , ” he explains. opportunities to reap significant?benefits

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Jaggaer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Leverage your supplier management for maximum benefit with the white paper: How to Achieve Holistic Supplier Management. In our Holistic Supplier Management white paper we suggest using a fairly simple matrix that classifies suppliers across two axes, Relative Value and Outcome/Impact Risk. Strategic Supplier Management.

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The Network Effect

JANUARY 13, 2015

Note, this is part two in a series on demand sensing. If you’re impatient though, I suggest you read the new white paper, What is Demand Sensing? Much More than a Demand Management Revolution. Supply Chain Management demand-driven forecasting' Mike Behnken/Flickr. Part one is here. .

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Demand generation and demand capture are distinct but equally valuable approaches to marketing. Demand generation is geared towards building awareness and interest among a broad audience. KPIs for demand generation range across metrics like: website traffic, social media engagement, email sign-ups, and brand reach.

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The Thomas Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The distinction between demand generation vs. lead generation is important but not always obvious. Demand generation matches people with the right product or service. Demand generation. Demand generation raises brand awareness and people’s interest in your brand. What Is Demand Generation?

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ivalua

JANUARY 20, 2016

Such change is pushing manufacturers (and their solution providers) to reinvent nearly every aspect of their businesses from demand sensing to the plant floor, logistics, sourcing, supplier management, and financial management. The challenge seems enormous and clearly needs to happen sooner rather than later.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 12, 2015

Transloading at the ports and trucking will continue to face high demand, making it even harder to move products through United States ports. This will further drive higher demand on services for delivery of goods imported from Europe. More Resources: White Paper: 8 Opportunities for Today’s Logistics Providers.

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The Network Effect

JUNE 25, 2015

Growing Demand for S&OP. If you like this topic, I suggest you download the full white paper, The Top Ten Trends Transforming the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain. Note: this is the final is series of posts that explored the top 10 trends affecting pharmaceutical supply chains. . Counterfeiting. Rising healthcare cos ts.

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Supply chains will also be differentiated within each product category, for example into cold chain and non-cold-chain specialty drugs – because of the strong growth in demand for both generic drugs and specialty drugs, more specific supply chains for these two segments are expected to emerge.

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The Network Effect

DECEMBER 15, 2015

In this post, we’ve rounded up all of the blog posts, white papers, and webinars on this subject. White Paper. Demand-Driven Logistics Webinar. Blog Posts (Top 8 Opportunities & Challenges). Supply Planning and Inbound Services . Order Promising and Delivery. Happy Holidays!

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The Network Effect

APRIL 2, 2015

Access to retail data, down to the item, store, day, and shift level is powering a new level of decision-making which will completely transform business processes in areas such as demand, replenishment, promotion, and new product planning. To gain insight into consumer demand (i.e. appeared first on The Network Effect.

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Procurement Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In short, we could speak our minds, without having to slap each other in the face with a white glove and demanding a duel at dawn. The mere act of sincere and honest assessment of a situation was not seen as a threat or taken as a personal affront.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MARCH 16, 2023

NLPA Learning also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more!

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The Network Effect

APRIL 7, 2015

A “demand-driven value network” (DDVN) oriented architecture is similar in concept to a “Consumer-Driven” network, and is a good framework for building a shelf-connected system. This backbone then orchestrates a coordinated response to the end-consumer’s demand signal. The Network Effect'

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The Network Effect

JULY 17, 2015

White Paper: What is Demand Sensing? Much More than a Demand Management Revolution. How clear are you on your forecasts and your priorities and what do you predict about your supply chain and your future? More Resources: Article: The Future in Retail: Unknown and Unknowable. Video: The Alibaba Effect.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 6, 2020

In this Digital Twinning white paper, I have used the term digital twinning in the context of the inherent characteristics of the supply chain that are captured in a digital model. I hope that you get more insights from reading this Digital Twinning white paper and that it provides some mapping in your digital supply chain journey.

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The Network Effect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

We’ve asked whether a shelf-connected system was possible with traditional ERP systems , discussed how new approaches to forecasting processes are required in a shelf-connected world, and explored new types of demand-driven inventory replenishment policies.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 7, 2015

Our last post dealt with new types of demand-driven inventory replenishment policies. . Using these types of demand driven-based inventory replenishment policies enables retailers and their suppliers to reduce supply chain variability, optimize inventory levels, and minimize freight expense.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The increasing demands for computers to match the higher fidelity simulations and modeling workloads, more competition, and the need to bring products to market faster mean that EDA HPC environments are continually growing in scale. This third application is referred to as silicon lifecycle management (SLM).

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Jaggaer

APRIL 6, 2020

Get ‘flash forecasts’ from key customers to get directional insights on whether the demand is expected to decrease or increase, by how much, and for how long. Another might reveal that demand for heart stents in Europe has crashed 30% because hospital beds are being vacated for COVID -19 patients , and your inventory is quickly piling up.

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The Network Effect

JULY 1, 2015

In my next post, I’ll discuss why traditional solutions struggle to replenish in an demand-driven environment. If you’re impatient, I suggest you download the new white paper: Is your supply network really shelf-connected? The post Replenishment in a Shelf-Connected Supply Network appeared first on The Network Effect.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2024

Unforeseen market shifts, changes in customer behavior, and unpredictable human decision-making can all significantly impact future demand. These questions should focus on future spending plans, potential changes in demand, and supplier performance evaluations.

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Jaggaer

JULY 28, 2020

“Virtually all procurement professionals have been under pressure to “do more with less,” the demand is particularly intense in public procurement.”. Virtually all procurement professionals have been under pressure to “do more with less,” the demand is particularly intense in public procurement. appeared first on Jaggaer.

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 7, 2023

S & O Planning enables organizations to balance supply and demand, improve production rates, reduce lead times, and enhance customer service levels. It involves routine reviews and conflict resolutions centered on market demands and supply resources. Why Implement eS&OP?

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NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 5, 2021

The Learning site also includes learning resources, including live and on-demand webinars, publications and reports, articles, templates, white papers, and more! Visit NLPA Learning , the new home to all of our certifications and online courses.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 31, 2016

During this exercise I was hand-picked to develop and lead the Demand Planning Team for the largest of the two operating divisions. As I saw and understood the concepts and flows, I saw this was really the only way any enterprise should operate, linking and integrating core functions and flows of demand, supply, financials, and leadership.

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The Network Effect

JULY 17, 2015

We go to great lengths in protecting our relationships with both our customers and suppliers in order to be sure we can satisfy the actual demand at the right time in the right location. But what are the hidden costs of providing these higher levels of customer service?

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The Network Effect

OCTOBER 26, 2015

We’ve asked whether a shelf-connected system was possible with traditional ERP systems , discussed how new approaches to forecasting processes are required in a shelf-connected world, explored new types of demand-driven inventory replenishment policies. and explained why ERP system struggle to replenish in shelf-connected environments.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JANUARY 8, 2024

With digitization adopted by law firms and court systems, a trove of data in the form of court opinions, statutes, regulations, books, practice guides, law reviews, legal white papers and news reports are available to be used to train both traditional and generative AI foundation models by judicial agencies.

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The Network Effect

APRIL 15, 2016

Surprisingly, many companies do not have a process to formally balance product supply with product demand. These resources describe the nuances of product rationalization, demand forecasting, supply forecasting, S&OP “True Up” and executive review. Revenue targets, COGS management) and existing debt covenants (e.g.

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