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“The Terminator” is Stopping our Demand Planning & Forecasting Education – Are we Prepared?

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
By Alan Milliken
“The Terminator” is Stopping our Demand Planning & Forecasting Education – Are we Prepared?

Folks, we must constantly remind ourselves that “process” takes precedence over “technology” and technology should be designed to enable best practices. During the e-revolution many of the process best practices were first identified by those designing demand planning software. For example, the ability to identify exceptions to pre-defined rules in real-time and instantly issue... »

People, Processes, and Technologies

Monday, June 28, 2010
By Constance Korol
People, Processes, and Technologies

As I sit here on an airplane traveling home from the APICS/IBF Best of the Best S&OP Conference (BOTB), I find myself reviewing my notes and writing this entry. As I overlook Detroit through my window I think about the words I am writing... »

The Buzz on Demand Planning & Forecasting Software

Thursday, May 6, 2010
By Maria Simos
The Buzz on Demand Planning & Forecasting Software

A big treat in attending a conference is not only learning from attendees, but also having the benefit of one-stop shopping when it comes to vendors in the exhibit hall.  These vendors travel across the country, often times lugging huge displays, screens, white papers... »


Grab Your Data and Come Speed Date with Me

Friday, April 30, 2010
By Maria Simos
Grab Your Data and Come Speed Date with Me

When you come to a conference, all you want is to talk to as many people as you can so you can learn what everyone else is doing and... »

Confessions of a Demand Planner

Thursday, April 29, 2010
By Maria Simos
Confessions of a Demand Planner

Wednesday afternoon kicked off this year’s Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning’s Best Practices Conference with a near-standing room only pre-conference Demand Management Forum.  The Forum was led by... »

Can a Small Company Create a Demand Responsive Operation and Compete with the Big Boys?

Tuesday, April 20, 2010
By Fred Harried
Can a Small Company Create a Demand Responsive Operation and Compete with the Big Boys?

“We will what?” I had heard it. We will be doubling shipments in the next 4 months, and this was just the beginning. I cannot say I wasn’t excited.... »

 

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