Forecasting & Demand Planning

Shift Left Planning: Why Many Plans Fail to Execute—and How to Fix It

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most supply chain investments today focus on speed—faster scenarios, real-time visibility, and AI-driven decision-making. Yet many organizations still struggle with constant firefighting, expediting, and low plan adherence.

Five Demand-Forecasting Mistakes Supply Chain Leaders Are Rethinking

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Integrated forecasting and supply chain planning platforms can close the gap between forecasting and execution by connecting forecasting data directly to inventory optimization and replenishment processes.

From Nursery to Network - Orchestrating Agility with Julia Bedanova

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:04 -0400

In this episode of Let’s Wine About Supply Chain, we pour a glass and dive deep into the career of Julia Bedanova, the Chief Operating Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co.

2026 Supply Chain Resilience & AI Adoption Study

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Incisiv’s 2026 supply chain resilience report, conducted in partnership with Anaplan, assesses the current state of supply chain operations by surveying industry leaders across North America and EMEA. By examining strategic priorities, demand-supply responsiveness, technology and AI infrastructure, and financial outcomes, the research uncovers the critical financial impact of the “latency tax”— the hidden cost of delayed decision-making — and how to reclaim that margin.

Transforming Your Supply Chain From Cost Center to Growth Driver

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern leaders need data-driven insights to make confident, real-time decisions that shield margins, enhance supply chain operations, and enrich customer experiences. As executives face a deluge of data points, this isn’t always straightforward. Global supply chain organizations face additional uncertainty — ranging from shifting environmental conditions to geopolitical disruption.

Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

Watch: Blue Diamond Growers’ IBP Journey With SAP: A Case Study

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400

A case study about how Blue Diamond Growers consolidated and digitized demand planning across two separate business units, to align with its ERP suite from SAP.

The Supply Chain AI Readiness Report: Why Operational Discipline Determines Agentic AI Success

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

They’re called the Performance Elite. And they share a playbook: Fix the process before deploying the model. Prepare the workforce before scaling the agents. Build governance before automating decisions.

The Biggest Challenges Facing Logistics Operators This Summer

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This summer, logistics leaders will need to take better advantage of forecasting data and demand planning, to reduce transportation costs wherever possible.

The End of Planner Heroics: How AI and Decision Engineering Are Reshaping Supply Chain Planning

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this webinar, Knut Alicke and Jeff Metersky will discuss how AI, machine learning, and decision engineering can help planners work faster, focus on higher-value exceptions, and make more consistent decisions under pressure.

The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment in 2026

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With AI and automation evolving rapidly, warehouses are undergoing a major shift in how they operate and manage complexity. As intelligent tools become easier to adopt and automation becomes essential, top performers are pushing beyond small efficiency boosts. T

Watch: The Interplay Between Supply Chain Technology and Process

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A look at how supply chains can bring together data, planning and execution, with Christine Barnhart, head of industry engagement with Miebach, and Andrew Driscoll, commercial lead-life sciences with OMP.

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

How to Run a Freight Audit and Pay RFP That Actually Delivers Savings

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern shippers face growing complexity in managing transportation spend, yet the RFP processes used to evaluate freight audit and payment (FAP) providers remain largely outdated.

Taking IBP to the Next Level

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In today’s volatile markets, businesses must evolve from reactive planning to structured adaptability. Integrated business planning (IBP) provides the framework to do so — connecting strategy, finance, operations and execution so organizations can act with clarity and alignment.

Managing Uncertainty: The Role IBP Plays

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Volatility and disruption have become constants in today’s business environment, affecting everything from supply chains and labor availability to customer demand and financial stability.

Podcast | The Challenge of Getting ‘First-Mile’ Visibility of Soft Commodities

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Getting “first-mile” visibility of soft commodities is a hard problem.

Podcast | How to Survive Another Semiconductor Shortage

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Another memory chip shortage? How soon we forget.

Report: AI Moves Into Core Supply Chain Decisions

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Retail leaders are increasingly turning to AI-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision-support tools that allow them to respond quickly to changes in consumer behavior.

AI Doesn’t Know What Your Planners Know

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 95% failure rate of AI pilots that MIT's NANDA research documented in 2025 is a contextual knowledge problem.

The Ultimate Buying Guide: AI-Powered Source-to-Pay Procurement Software

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Procurement teams know what they have to do: move faster, reduce risk and deliver measurable value. The pressure is on.

Watch: How AI Is Transforming Demand Planning at Bayer

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tom DiMattina, vice president supply chain at Bayer, tells how the company adopted a demand-planning tool from OMP to enable digital transformation and processing reengineering.

Introducing Orca Analytics - Insights in Minutes, Not Months

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Forward-thinking enterprises are gaining a competitive edge by transforming shipping data into a real-time engine for growth. Shipium’s Orca Analytics enables leadership to bypass month-long reporting cycles, using instant, data-driven agility to maintain elite delivery standards while hitting aggressive cost targets.

Watch: Connecting Planning and Execution in an AI-Powered System

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Unification of planning and execution systems tears down information silos, says Allan Dow, executive vice president and general manager of supply chain at Aptean.

Watch: Kraft Heinz Embraces the 'Self-Driving' Supply Chain

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Adis Sulejmanovic, head of digital supply chain transformation and strategy at Kraft Heinz, details the company’s efforts to create a “self-driving” supply chain.

Planning After the Holiday Rush: What Comes Next?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In a world where peak-season volatility is the new year-round normal, supply chains must be intentionally designed for agile responsiveness.

How Supply Chain Orchestration is Maximizing the Value of Warehouse Space

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The modern warehouse must adapt to volatility, support speed, and drive visibility across the supply chain.

Watch: AstraZeneca's Journey of Continuous Improvement in Supply Chain Planning

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Mark Trainor, senior director of global transformation and technology with AstraZeneca, tells how the pharmaceutical giant transformed its planning function with the help of OMP.

Redefining Healthcare Supply Chain Performance, From Spend Control to Strategic Value

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For much of modern healthcare history, supply chain operations were treated as a necessary background function, focused on purchasing, inventory management, and keeping clinical shelves stocked. Today, that model is no longer viable, as hospitals operate in an environment defined by razor-thin margins, supply disruptions, and growing scrutiny over costs.

Watch: OMP's REAL Conference 2025: A Look Back

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500