Forecasting & Demand Planning

Scotts Cultivates a Customer-Centric Supply-chain Strategy

July 1, 2004

Robert J. Bowman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The company acknowledges it was a "terrible supplier" of its line of highly seasonal lawn and garden products. It now has a whole new approach to working with retailers, matching supply with actual demand.

Advanced Order Fulfillment Requires Warehouses With 'On Demand' Capability

June 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Increased offshore manufacturing coupled with growing demands for more customized products and rapid delivery require a more flexible order-fulfillment model. Supply-chain strategists and solution providers are responding to this challenge.

Better Forecasting, S&OP Support Transformation At Campbell's Soup

June 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Mike Mastroianni, vice president of North American planning and operations at Campbell's Soup Co.

On the Rebound:New Interest in Where Supply-chain Technology Can Take Companies

April 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster-Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

With economic activity heating up, businesses are again eager to compete in the global arena. To do so, they need to raise the performance of their supply chains to world-class levels.

Price Optimization Software Helps Bolster Gross Margins

April 1, 2004

Ira Breskin

Relying in part on point-of-sale data, this software improves merchandise assortment, boosts total sales and helps increase average selling prices.

POS Data Is Used To Quickly Recalibrate Store Replenishments

April 1, 2004

Ira Breskin

Point of sale is "where the facts are" that help retailers readjust orders to accommodate sales peaks and valleys that may be predictable but aren't always intuitive.

Best Practices Minimize the 'Luck Factor' In SC Planning

January 1, 2004

Robert J. Bowman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Ten best practices in supply-chain planning, culled from conversations with leading supply-chain executives, analysts and vendors - the first of a series of six "Best Practices" articles to be presented this year.

West Marine Leaves Inefficient Supply Chain In Its Wake

January 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A Conversation with West Marine Senior Vice Presidents Larry Smith and Patrick Murphy

ERP Vendors Expand Offerings, Make Inroads Into SCM Market

December 1, 2003

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Major ERP players are poised to give best-of-breed vendors in supply-chain management and execution a run for their money as the economy gains steam and companies once again begin to invest in technology.

CTM: Collaborating To Weed Out Transportation Inefficiency

November 1, 2003

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

With a re-energized effort under way to formalize Collaborative Transportation Management, lots of people are looking at ways to make carriers part of the collaborative process.

Forecasting & Demand Planning

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding forecasting and demand planning and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in predictive analytics and forecasting and demand planning are transforming the way companies are operating and performing ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using forecasting and demand planning solutions for supply chain optimization.