Executive Summary The lack of consideration for relative inventory with the safety stock formula. How inventory parameters should be calculated. I am getting to the real question of safety stock. Infinite planning (The norm) versus constrained planning. Introduction In this article, we will cover a significant limitation of how safety stock is calculated. This limitation…
Executive Summary The term “system of record” is used by non-technical resources to makes a false point. We cover the misuse of the term. Introduction The term “system of record” has been inaccurately explained by people with little understanding of the topic to broadcast that they are technical. The truth is that most people who…
Executive Summary TOM is a made up a term by SAP designed to confuse customers and make up a new term for what is nothing more than “infrastructure.” Introduction Recently I was told that S/4HANA lowered the TOM of the ERP system. Therefore it made sense to research this term that I had never heard…
Executive Summary There is a tremendous amount of lying in software sales. Brightwork eliminates this layer by not overselling what the Brightwork Explorer can do. Introduction A lot of software vendors have a layer of BS that is presented during the sales phase. We do not have this layer. First, our software is not based…
Executive Summary The Brightwork Explorer can be implemented quickly in part because of its simplicity. We cover how Brightwork Explorer can be implemented so quickly. Introduction It would be impossible to imagine how a supply chain application could be implemented faster than the Brightwork Explorer. First, there is no license. You must be approved to…
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…