Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 7, 2022

needed to implement a new tool for supply as well as sales and operations planning functionality — and time was of the essence. Global cybersecurity leader Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

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Supply Chain Dive

JULY 17, 2023

The company will use Relex Solutions’ cloud-based procurement offering to establish a centralized, data-driven buying system.

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Supply Chain Brain

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

With the coronavirus pandemic and its lingering effects, companies have now experienced how challenging it can be to plan and maneuver their supply chains around uniquely disruptive, once-in-a-lifetime events. But the unfortunate truth is that less severe events overwhelm or undermine supply planning all the time.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Often, the terms, “forecasting” and “demand planning”, are used interchangeably. . As a component of demand planning, forecasting is necessary, but not sufficient. Demand planning is that process by which a business anticipates market requirements. .

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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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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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The Network Effect

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Then I proceeded to describe the differences in skill sets, business relationships and aptitudes between a Demand Planner and a Supply Planner. 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.

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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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All Things Supply Chain

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

How a TV show (and bad demand planning) tore down a German start-up No, of course we are not talking about the majestic animals from the African savannah. but about…

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Supply Chain Action Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Often, the terms, “forecasting” and “demand planning”, are used interchangeably. . As a component of demand planning, forecasting is necessary, but not sufficient. Demand planning is that process by which a business anticipates market requirements. .

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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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Procurement Templates

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

SAP, Oracle) Procurement software (e.g., Coupa, Ariba) Data analytics tools (e.g.,

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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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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.

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Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In the third white paper of our series, Deploying Strategy with Integrated Business Planning,we illustrate how demand planning should drive the business.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2023

Supply chains have always had to contend with disruptions, and that will not stop, says Lusi Zheng, senior director, advisory at Gartner. That's why planners must remain agile.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Demand planning capabilities. Demand planning is the ability to create forecasts that predict the future need for your products. This capability is not available in any ERP, but a best-in-class supply chain solution will provide dozens of models for you to shape your usage for the future.

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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. The term “supplier collaboration” can mean many things to many people depending on your functional perspective. Innovating.

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SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This learning platform covers every angle of supply chain management, from demand planning and inventory management to supplier relationship management, procurement, and logistics. Its sole focus on supply chain management makes it an excellent choice for anyone serious about developing specialized skills in this field.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The Manufacturing sector is swiftly integrating new technology to fulfill requirements in demand planning, quality control, sustainability, and supply chain objectives.

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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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Procurement Templates

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Revolutionize Operational Processes Adopt Predictive Procurement: Use AI-driven forecasting tools for demand planning and market trend analysis. Action: Establish supplier development partnerships with quarterly innovation pitch sessions.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

In Greg’s last blog post , he discussed three areas where supplier collaboration is creating value for the manufacturer from product design through demand planning: innovating, costing, and planning. It requires the building of trust and the development of shared goals.

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Supply Chain Action Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

There is a process that should be part of both your demand planning and your sales and operations planning. If you are engaged in demand planning or sales and operations planning, I welcome to know your thoughts on performing a QSRE. Thanks again for stopping by Supply Chain Action.

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The Good Spending

APRIL 2, 2023

We must operate the inventory management plan to estimate the inventories at the beginning of the new budget period. You can easily download inventory reports when planning, but that would happen around Q3, while you need to forecast Q1 next year. Demand planning and consolidation 4. Each chunk of demand (e.g.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2022

Assumptions are central to demand planning, but not all assumptions are created equal.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 16, 2022

Logility's demand-planning tool has immeasurably improved the customer experience at Berry Global, says David Walsh, vice president of supply chain and customer experience at Berry Global.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this one-hour webinar, Veho CEO Ita Zur will explore various strategies that retail companies can adopt to overcome peak season challenges, including demand planning and innovative solutions to handle the surge in deliveries and meet customer expectations.

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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

JUNE 30, 2022

Demand Planning. Rather than creating the demand, businesses need to be able to respond quickly to customer demand. Demand planning helps your business understand the current demand for a good or service and predict future demand.

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ivalua

JULY 27, 2015

Going forwards, customer-of-choice behaviors like sharing demand plans, collaborating on cost savings and jointly developing intellectual property are deepening their roots.”. The co-dependency that is increasingly common between suppliers and their customers is gradually eroding out-of-date bullying tactics in purchasing.

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Jaggaer

APRIL 16, 2025

These could be service requests, inquiries, demand planning, or purchase needs. Finally, structured intake leads to higher data quality, which in turn improves spend analytics, forecasting, and risk management, and feeds clean data into third-party systems such as ERP or demand planning tools.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Demand Planning. Demand planning involves finding where you’ll get your items, how much you need to order, and when to call them. One of the things IT systems do is use enterprise resource planning (ERP) for demand planning. As a result, you can avoid product spoilage and not waste company resources.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 19, 2022

Closer local vendors can be a better choice since you don’t need to worry about the long lead times once your demand planning is off. Use Demand Planning. If you aren’t using historical demand data for forecasting customer demand for your products, it’s wise to use demand planning to improve your supply chain.

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