Forecasting & Demand Planning

CPG Maker That Bought Forecasting Software 10 Years Ago Still Benefits

March 13, 2008

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Sam Dragotta, senior director of supply chain at consumer goods manufacturer Church & Dwight, Princeton, N.J.

More Bad News for the Economy: Deloitte Index Forecasts Weakness in Spending on Consumer Durables

March 13, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

So You're Finally Getting POS Data From Your Retailer Partners. Now, What Are You Going to Do With It?

March 13, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Supply Chains Reduce Carbon Footprints and Save You Money

March 13, 2008

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As a major source of energy consumption and carbon emissions, the supply chain is one of the first areas companies look to for savings when they initiate a "green" strategy. The good news is that supply chain efficiency and carbon efficiency often go hand in hand.

Kinaxis Launches On-Demand RapidResponse for Demand Management

February 27, 2008

Kinaxis Inc

Combining Art With Science, Zara Competes With 'Fast Fashion'

February 7, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Spanish retailer turns to academia for help in developing a model that can make sense of the problem of replenishing more than 1,000 stores.

Growing Demand Brings Its Own Kind of Growing Pains

February 7, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Sales of its nitrogen-based products became so great that Terra Industries, a chemical manufacturer with a large agricultural business segment, had to implement a demand planning solution.

Better Forecasting Helps Tasty Baking Company Deliver Fresher Products

February 7, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The baker wanted a forecasting solution that would integrate easily with its SAP enterprise system and be easily translated into Excel spreadsheets for its regional managers. John Galt's ForecastX Wizard was the answer.

Planning, Sourcing, Replenishment Are Easy as (Pizza) Pie

February 7, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Domino's Pizza delivers high service levels while saving dough in a unique supply chain that is demand driven and very lean on inventory management.

The Process Needs to be Re-Calibrated

January 17, 2008

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

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.