If the term supply chain sustainability causes you to break out in hives, you’re not alone. With the number of challenges facing the supply chain (shortages, demand volatility, increased transportation costs, inflation), sustainability may not be at the top of your priority list. Additionally, you may not have the capital or resources needed to make […]

You can’t scan the headlines without coming across an article or advertisement about sustainability, but there is precious little information about how supply chain planning software supports green initiatives. I think it’s time we started spreading the good news: when you harness demand and inventory planning to slash unnecessary expenses and improve service to customers, […]

As artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizes business operations, one critical question remains: What is the role of human decision-making in the AI age? While AI excels at processing data, scaling operations, and identifying patterns, it lacks core human strengths like creativity, ethics, and empathy—skills essential for nuanced, strategic choices. In this new era, organizations that integrate […]

If you’re managing inventory with spreadsheets, you’re not alone—but you might be falling behind. While Excel has long been a go-to for planners, the landscape has changed. Disruptions are constant, demand is volatile, and complexity is increasing. In this dynamic environment, inventory management powered by spreadsheets is no longer a viable strategy. It’s a hidden […]

Recognized for turning forecasting insight into scalable, automated action, ToolsGroup supports supply chain resilience amid market volatility   BOSTON – June 11, 2025 – ToolsGroup, a leading provider of retail and supply chain planning solutions, was named an industry leader in a recent QKS Review, The Retail Forecasting Gap – Why Probabilistic Forecasting is Retail’s Mandatory […]

Check out some of our most recent accolades and discover why so many companies turn to ToolsGroup for better, faster supply chain decision making. ToolsGroup Recognized as a Clear Industry Leader by QKS Group Review for Redefining Probabilistic Forecasting and Powering Proactive Orchestration June 2025 – ToolsGroup, a leading provider of retail and supply chain planning solutions, […]

Next generation prediction algorithms excel at preventing business disruption and optimizing the supply chain for Central American food distribution logistics BOSTON – April 29, 2025 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, will be in attendance at Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo™, taking place May 19-21 in Barcelona, Spain. ToolsGroup customer […]

As a trusted partner to retailers, distributors, and manufacturers, ToolsGroup drives results in an uncertain world   BOSTON – April 22, 2025 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce that it has been included in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for […]

Balance between business growth and operational agility serves as a blueprint for excellence in the beauty industry BOSTON – April 15, 2025 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, will be in attendance at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium|Xpo™, taking place May 5-7 in Orlando. Attendees are invited to hear firsthand […]

Safety Stock: Navigating Supply Chain Volatility Through Strategic Inventory Planning Demand volatility represents a critical challenge for supply chain executives today, with safety stock emerging as a key strategic tool to mitigate market uncertainties. Recent tariff policies have intensified these challenges, creating unpredictable shifts in demand planning requirements and increasing market volatility. Higher costs, trade […]

20-year industry veteran brings deep technical expertise and leadership to guide ToolsGroup’s next phase of growth BOSTON – February 4, 2025 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain and retail planning and optimization software, today announced the appointment of Sean Elliott as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Elliott brings more than two […]