References The complete list for the book “Supply Chain Forecasting Software.” ____________________________ Anbarci, Nejat, and Jungmin Lee, “Economic Bias of Weather Forecasting: A Spatial Modeling Approach,” Deakin University, 2008 Answering the Sales Forecasting Challenge for Manufacturers, Right90 Armstrong, J. Scott, “Forecasting by Extrapolation: Conclusions of 25 Years of Research,” University of Pennsylvania, Published in Interfaces,…
References The complete list for the book “Supply Planning with MRP/DRP and APS Software” _____________________________ Abraham, Ajit and Goldberg, Robert. Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization: Theoretical Advances and Applications (Advanced Information and Knowledge Processing). Springer. 2005 Baker, Kenneth. Optimization Modeling with Spreadsheets. Wiley, 2011. Bazara, Mokhtar S. and John J. Jarvis. Linear Programming and Network Flows. 4th…
References The complete list for the book “Inventory Optimization and Multi Echelon Planning Software.” ___________________________________ Abell, John B., Louis W. Miller, Curtis E. Neumann, and Judith E. Payne. DRIVE (Distribution and Repair in Variable Environments). RAND Corporation, 1992. Berners-Lee, Tim. Weaving the Web: The Original Design and Ultimate Destiny of the World Wide Web. New…
MRP, DRP, Heuristic, Allocation and Optimization Supply Chain Software Vendor Profiles The following supply chain enterprise software vendors are showcased in the Brightwork Research & Analysis supply chain planning book “Supply Planning with MRP/DRP and APS Software.” Each of the vendors makes more than just software that creates the supply plan, however, this book showcases…
Profiles Vendors showcased in the book “Inventory Optimization and Multi Echelon Software.” ToolsGroup ToolsGroup offers unique probability-based supply chain planning (SCP) and inventory optimization solutions that allow companies to master even large, heterogeneous, or demanding supply chains. On the demand side, they incorporate best-of-breed demand modeling, order frequency forecasting, and demand–sensing technology. On the supply…
Profiles The following vendors are showcased in the Brightwork Research & Analysis book on forecasting. Demand Works Demand Works is a best-of-breed demand and supply-planning vendor that emphasizes flexible and easy-to-configure solutions. This book only focuses on the supply planning functionality within their Smoothie product, which includes MRP and DRP. https://www.demandworks.com JDA JDA was started…
Executive Summary Historical adjustment is necessary to produce a forecast that matches with the desired adjustments. We cover historical adjustment in SAP DP and Demand Works Smoothie. Introduction Forecasting is not performed upon exactly what happened in the past. This is because companies are constantly in flux with regards to their products, and therefore some…
Executive Summary Forecast bias is distinct from forecast error and is one of the most important keys to improving forecast accuracy. Reducing bias means reducing the forecast input from biased sources. A test case study of how bias was accounted for at the UK Department of Transportation. *This article has been significantly updated as of…
Bill of Materials in Excel, Planning, ERP and PLM/BMMS Software Screenshots and examples from Arena Solutions, PlanetTogether, SAP, and Demand Works. What the Book is About The ability to manage BOM information has never been more exceptional. However, the vast majority of companies are missing out on this opportunity! Focusing on a significant area of weakness at most…
Supply Chain Forecasting Software Screenshots and examples from ToolsGroup, Demand Works, Consensus Point, Right90, and Inkling Markets. What the Book is About This book explains the essential aspects of supply chain forecasting. The book is designed to allow the reader to get more out of their current forecasting system, as well as explain some of…