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Your Must-Have Gartner Debrief: The 4 Key Takeaways from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023

16 May 2023

Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 has wrapped up its 3-day event in Orlando, Florida. Featuring over fifty Gartner experts and more than 140 research-driven sessions, this year’s conference gathered over 3,700 supply chain professionals from across North America and beyond....

5 Can’t-Miss Insights from the Retail Technology Show 2023

5 Can’t-Miss Insights from the Retail Technology Show 2023

April 26-27, the Retail Technology Show brought together Europe’s most forward-thinking retailers and leading innovators, welcoming 47 of the Top 50 UK retailers and brands to discuss the latest ideas, technological advancements, and retail solutions. We were delighted to meet...

ToolsGroup Drives Continued Innovation with Enhancements to JustEnough Retail Planning & Execution

ToolsGroup Drives Continued Innovation with Enhancements to JustEnough Retail Planning & Execution

Retail customers need more than just an omnichannel experience. They need retailers to deliver dynamic, unified commerce experience. To guarantee customer-centric experiences across every retail channel, retailers need to create agile, resilient operations to adapt to changing consumer behaviors. This...

The Future of Onboard Inventory: How AI-Driven SCM Strategies Could Revolutionize Inventory on the Move

The Future of Onboard Inventory: How AI-Driven SCM Strategies Could Revolutionize Inventory on the Move

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could...

The Five Key Takeaways from ShopTalk 2023

The Five Key Takeaways from ShopTalk 2023

Sahil Gupta, Chief Product Officer at ToolsGroup, shares the most important insights and takeaways from this year’s ShopTalk...

Inventory Management vs. Inventory Optimization: What’s Wrong with ABC Inventory Classification?

Inventory Management vs. Inventory Optimization: What’s Wrong...

ABC inventory classification has been around so long that most planners just assume it’s the only way to...

It’s a Win-Win: How Amplifying Women’s Voices Benefits Colleagues, Organizations, and Society

It’s a Win-Win: How Amplifying Women’s Voices...

Kathleen Geraghty, Vice President of Sales North America, ToolsGroup, shares the insights she’s gained on her career journey...

The Top 3 Takeaways from EuroShop 2023

The Top 3 Takeaways from EuroShop 2023

EuroShop 2023 has closed a successful five days of exhibitions and networking in Düsseldorf, Germany. Attended by an...

28 February 2023

ToolsGroup Announces Significant Enhancements to SO99+ for Improved Supply and Demand Planning

ToolsGroup Announces Significant Enhancements to SO99+ for...

Powerful, AI-driven dynamic planning is good news for everybody – from executives to planners to consumers. At ToolsGroup,...

4 November 2022

When It Comes To Excess Inventory, Prevention Is Better Than Cure

When It Comes To Excess Inventory, Prevention...

Excess inventory – it’s taking up your warehouse space, tying up working capital, and limiting your planning team’s...

25 October 2022

Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage It Effectively

Seasonal Inventory and 7 Ways to Manage...

My eight-year-old self counted down the days to October 1 – the day my mother finally let me...

10 October 2022

Inventory Control in Manufacturing: 7 Strategies to Maximize Service Levels and Profit Amid Disruption

Inventory Control in Manufacturing: 7 Strategies to...

Like most industries, manufacturers around the world are feeling the pinch of inventory disruption brought on by shortages...

What You Need To Know About The State Of The Retail Worker Shortage

What You Need To Know About The...

Retail workers are at the heart of the economy, making the continued retail labor shortage a top challenge...

20 September 2022

5 Ways Businesses Are Uncovering Success With AI In Manufacturing

5 Ways Businesses Are Uncovering Success With...

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in...