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Large-scale, complex iteration between systems lies at the heart of any innovation, but we can use technological devices with apparent simplicity thanks to the infinite number of varied components. This means that for the latest cutting-edge product to be swiftly launched on the market, it is…

Now more than ever, in a year marked by the need to adjust to massive changes in business, restricted shipping capabilities, and limited providers, supply chain managers need modern planning tools to adapt to the volatility of the market as well as the ability to share and execute their plans. These…

The pursuit of perfection is as old as the history of mankind. Whether at work or in private life - we always try to approach the ideal. But what is the "ideal"? Who defines it?

As an SCM solution provider, we were looking for the perfect process. They trusted in decades of experience gained from…

Effective demand planning does not have to be an exact science. This research helps supply chain leaders responsible for demand planning establish a range planning capability that provides demand plans that are accurate enough to support scenario planning in their S&OP process.

In part one we outlined the approach, construct and key attributes around building a business case to support supply chain technology investments.  In part two we will dive into the details of a sound business case that will compel action from the decision makers. 

Supplementing a core SCP platform with additional SCP and analytics capabilities can digitalize the supply chain and improve plan quality, but it carries risks. Supply chain leaders must preemptively initiate actions to mitigate these risks associated with expanding their technology portfolio.

What companies need, is being able to deliver while significantly reducing their inventories. Effective inventory planning is the first step to ensure improvements if it produces reliable results on which companies can base material requirements and production planning efforts. Although the majority…

Not everything has to be difficult: just go to the app store and use new SCM applications quickly and easily, without cumbersome implementation. In supply chain management software, which usually has to be implemented, individualized and optimized in long, laborious projects together with customers,…

Process optimization is indispensable for the competitive success of retail companies. To make its order processes more efficient, Swiss company Migros is leveraging an SAP-certified software solution for the optimization of its logistics processes.

"Inventory is the proxy for information. The less information you have about demand and supply, the more inventory you need to buffer against the uncertainty. If you are running SAP ERP today, then you have the full transactional history of your material movements. If this information resides in…