Forecasting & Demand Planning

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THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Companies Are on a Shopping Spree for Supply Chain Software

May 13, 2022

The wallets are open: Companies are investing heavily in software for optimizing the supply chain. But will the trend continue?

Amazon to Online Delivery Customers: We’re Out of Celery, How’s Kale?

Got Supply Chain Woes? Try Getting Flexible in These Three Areas

May 6, 2022

Roei Yellin, SCB Contributor

When shipping rates began to rise at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was hope that the situation would be short-lived. Unfortunately, two years later, it has become clear that shipping issues are here to stay.

Five Ways to Tame the Tricky Task of Managing Inventory

April 22, 2022

Watch: Moving From Tactical to Strategic in Times of Crisis

April 19, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Angela Robine, director of strategy-supply chain with VF Corp., talks about the challenge of taking the long view at a time when so many companies are struggling merely to survive.

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Watch: Will Retail Supply Chain Challenges Get Worse Before They Get Better?

April 4, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Better data sharing between retailers and CPG manufacturers can help overcome supply chain challenges, says Inna Kuznetsova, chief executive officer of 1010Data.

How Technology Enables the ‘Demand-Driven Enterprise’

March 31, 2022

Keith Moore, SCB Contributor

What is a demand-driven enterprise?

Five Ways to Improve Supply Chain Continuity Planning

March 23, 2022

Gordon Downes, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Business continuity plans with key suppliers help to mitigate supply chain risk and fluctuations in consumer demand.

Weathering the Chip Shortage Requires Future-Proofing Supply Chains

March 22, 2022

Kirk Wehby, SCB Contributor

Here are three key areas where companies can start.

Missing Mayo, Knockout Guac: Three Lessons for Fresh Grocery Supply Chains

March 10, 2022

Troy Prothero, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A growing consumer appetite for fresh prepared foods at the grocery store has complicated demand forecasting and inventory planning.

How Ecosystem Planning Counters Supply Chain ‘Bullwhip Effect’

February 8, 2022

Rich Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Along with the passing of supply “chains” in favor of supply “networks,” statistical forecasting is passing in favor of more advanced cognitive technology.

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.