Creating a more accurate demand plan allows you to reduce your inventory, lower your carrying costs and increase your revenue. Download this Demand Solutions white paper to read our 10-point plan for creating more accurate demand information. Learn tips for inventory planning, demand planning, sales & operations planning and forecast management.
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In his latest report, analyst and columnist Josh Greenbaum identifies “Big SCM” as the culprit of failed supply chain projects at mid-market companies. He argues that the oversized and overpriced supply chain management software lacks functionality and value that companies outside the Fortune 500 require. His suggestion – small and midsized enterprises should focus on fixing specific problems with specific best-of-breed solutions.
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Demand Solutions has been selected Best-In-Class in Value Delivered in the latest Sales & Operation Planning Solutions AXIS. This rating, based on KPIs from Aberdeen benchmark studies, is indicative of Demand Solutions’ commitment to value and high customer satisfaction and the depth of our S&OP installed base. Download the Aberdeen S&OP report to read about how S&OP vendors compare.
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Now more than ever, companies need to actively seek out best practices and practical initiatives that will free working capital while maintaining customer satisfaction. Download this Aberdeen benchmark report, sponsored by Demand Solutions, to learn the key performance criteria that distinguish Best-in-Class organizations such as:
- Best-in-Class companies average a Customer Service Level 15% higher than all others.
- Best-in-Class companies have Cash-to-Cash cycles three-times lower than all others.
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Written by Demand Solutions, a leading supply chain management software vendor, this white paper is an anecdotal account of its customers’ most common inventory management mistakes along with best-in-class solutions to the problems. “With more than 2,000 customers around the world, we have witnessed countless cases of inventory management problems,” said Demand Solutions president Bill Harrison. “Our latest white paper is a valuable resource for any small and midsized manufacturer or distributor looking to incorporate best practices into inventory management processes to reduce expenses and increase profits.”
...Download the white paper now for a full list of the 10 most common inventory mistakes along with practical solutions!
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The climate is the same for everyone: rising prices, slowed demand and tightened credit. What's different is how you survive- or even thrive. Demand Solutions has chronicled those companies that gained advantage with an inventory management system to weather a downturn and documented the methodologies that led to success. This paper will change the way you view your inventory management challenges and open your mind to ideas on optimizing inventory management levels and unlocking your working capital.
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Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) was identified as the number two area of focus for companies, based on a recent survey of 805 companies for The Supply Chain Executive's Strategic Agenda 2008 study. The goal of this year's report is to identify how the S&OP process is helping corporate executives accomplish their overall business strategy of product differentiation, customer service differentiation, cost reduction or profitability.
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Aberdeen’s survey of more than 800 supply chain executives worldwide found just how tough the business pressures have become in their supply chains. This report highlights the critical role that supply chain executives can play in aligning business strategy with supply chain goals. In addition, the report aims to provide a process roadmap for supply chain executives faced with transforming their supply chains while delivering strategic value at lower cost.
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The requirements of manufacturers to operate in a global, just-in-time market has made supply chains infinitely more complex. As a response, businesses have implemented equally complex supply chain management software to manage the complexity– but is this the right answer? Leading supply chain consultant Joshua Greenbaum challenges the notion of traditional supply chain systems and offers a robust, yet uncomplicated solution.
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An EXCLUSIVE Aberdeen Group Report
Driven by the desire to contain costs, meet customer demands, and work in an environment where products are increasingly commoditized, companies are transforming both their domestic and international supply chains. This research brief addresses the use of sales and operations planning to manage customer-specific requirements that arise from geographical and demographic differences. This brief also describes process, organizational, and technology best practices that are enriching performance.
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A Brown Smith Wallace Independent Research Note
Next to your employees, inventory is your largest asset. Why are you planning your inventory with a $500 spreadsheet? According to an independent study conducted by Brown Smith Wallace, spreadsheets are fraught with error. Yet 90 percent of organizations continue to use them for key business decisions. Sales forecasts, inventory levels, and ultimately customer satisfaction are subject to spreadsheet error. This research note examines the repercussions of spreadsheet forecasting and offers alternative tools to drastically increase forecast accuracy and overall profits.
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