Executive Summary This article introduces the background of MRP and S&OP Explorer. We cover constrained versus unconstrained forecast error and implement a flexible system for supply chain planning improvement. Introduction ERP systems and even advanced planning systems normally do not provide high-level descriptive statistics that are important and figuring out supply chain planning quality and…
Executive Summary Promotions are only infrequently adjusted for in the demand history. In Brightwork Explorer, one can adjust promotions to allow the forecasting system to account for promotions. Introduction The primary issue for backward promotions management is promotions identification. Even the best forecasting applications are set up around the standard workflow, which is not focused…
Executive Summary Forecastability can be accessed by using Brightwork Explorer. This article discusses this future option. Introduction Companies struggle with segmenting their database in a way that allows them to allocate their planning labor effectively. They also often don’t know or have a mathematical measurement for how forecastable their dataset is. The concept of forecastability…
Executive Summary There are common problems in measured forecast accuracy; however, making the forecast error monetized and weighed increases the ability to drive forecast improvement. This forecast error measurement is available in the Brightwork Explorer. Introduction Forecast error measurement is hugely important. Without an accurate rating of your forecast accuracy, it is unknown what changes…
Executive Summary SAP acquired Sybase in 2010, and Sybase has become almost invisible ever since. We review what SAP said and IT analysts’ coverage of the Sybase acquisition. Introduction In 2010, SAP acquired Sybase. This was before HANA had been introduced. Within a year, SAP promoted the idea that it had developed a massive innovation…
Executive Summary SAP made many claims about HANA, but what SAP did with HANA is reinventing the wheel upon analysis. We cover SAP proposals ranging from code pushdown to in-memory computing to the fictitious backstory for HANA. Video Introduction: HANA as a Derivative Product Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) Innovation has been…
Executive Summary Gartner supports the patent software system by recommending only patent software versus customized applications and open source. The similarity between patent drug companies and software vendors. Video Introduction: How to Understand Gartner and the Patent Software Vendor System Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) In previous articles, we pointed out that…
Executive Summary SAP proposes greatly enhanced integration with REST/JSON APIs. We question the consistency of open APIs and with SAP’s other policy of indirect access. Video Introduction: Are SAP’s REST/JSON APIs Real? Text Introduction (Skip if You Watched the Video) SAP has been telling customers that they are bringing out a large number of REST/JSON…
Executive Summary SAP has made several bizarre comments regarding transalytical databases. Media entities are being paid by SAP to support SAP’s messaging, Forrester being one example. Convergent IS also provides terrible quality and 100% promotional information on transalytical databases. Introduction to the Transalytical Database (???) SAP has made some amazing claims regarding a “new database…
Executive Summary ASUG wrote several inaccurate HANA statements and has provided really broken logic regarding SAP being a customer’s long-term partner, stating that other customers should move away from other vendors. One thing that ASUG will not address is the TCO of HANA. Video Introduction: How Accurate Was ASUG About Migrating to HANA? Text Introduction…