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Customers and Analysts Recognize ToolsGroup as a Supply Chain and Retail Planning Leader

26 September 2024

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 Positioned as the Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix for Retail Forecasting and Replenishment by...

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Comprehensive Insights for Manufacturing and Distribution in 2025

4 December 2024

Future-Proofing Supply Chains: Comprehensive Insights for Manufacturing and Distribution in 2025

The manufacturing and distribution industries are on the brink of a transformative era, characterized by unprecedented technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and global economic shifts. As we approach 2025, businesses face a critical juncture where adaptability and strategic foresight will define...

Navigating the Future of Retail: 5 Trends to Watch in 2025

13 November 2024

Navigating the Future of Retail: 5 Trends to Watch in 2025

The retail industry continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, and as we approach 2025, several key trends are defining the future of retail. Driven by advancements in AI, shifts in consumer expectations, and an emphasis on sustainability, retailers are...

Don’t Just Recover from Black Friday and Cyber Monday—Get Ready for Christmas and Future Promotions

7 November 2024

Don’t Just Recover from Black Friday and Cyber Monday—Get Ready for Christmas and Future Promotions

As Black Friday rushes past, you may be reviewing your inventory performance, especially if certain items sold out too fast or if slow-movers are now taking up too much space. Even worse, maybe you did have inventory in your network,...

From Waste to Value: Revolutionizing the Automotive Aftermarket Through Circular Economy-image

29 October 2024

From Waste to Value: Revolutionizing the Automotive Aftermarket Through Circular Economy

From Waste to Value: Revolutionizing the Automotive...

In an era of increasing environmental consciousness, the automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards more sustainable...

The Costly Oversight: Why Your Inventory Rebalancing Strategy Is Failing You-image

17 October 2024

The Costly Oversight: Why Your Inventory Rebalancing Strategy Is Failing You

The Costly Oversight: Why Your Inventory Rebalancing...

Are you making the fatal mistake of underestimating the importance of inventory rebalancing? Many retailers treat inventory management...

A Thing of Beauty: How Belcorp Mastered Its Supply Chain Complexity with Advanced Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization and Planning Digital Solution-image

15 October 2024

A Thing of Beauty: How Belcorp Mastered Its Supply Chain Complexity with Advanced Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization and Planning Digital Solution

A Thing of Beauty: How Belcorp Mastered...

At ToolsGroup, we provide cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to enhance supply chain resiliency and efficiency. In...

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14 October 2024

Spare Parts to Profits: Strategic Inventory Mastery

Spare Parts to Profits: Strategic Inventory Mastery

In the competitive industrial landscape, efficient spare parts inventory management is crucial to maintaining seamless operations and driving...

Mastering Aftermarket Logistics: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges-image

30 September 2024

Mastering Aftermarket Logistics: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges

Mastering Aftermarket Logistics: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges

The automotive aftermarket industry is facing a series of complex challenges as it evolves. With a projected global...

Customers and Analysts Recognize ToolsGroup as a Supply Chain and Retail Planning Leader-image

26 September 2024

Customers and Analysts Recognize ToolsGroup as a Supply Chain and Retail Planning Leader

Customers and Analysts Recognize ToolsGroup as a...

Check out some of our most recent accolades and discover why so many companies turn to ToolsGroup for...

Real-Time Rebalancing: The Key to Maximizing Your Q4 Revenue-image

5 September 2024

Real-Time Rebalancing: The Key to Maximizing Your Q4 Revenue

Real-Time Rebalancing: The Key to Maximizing Your...

Q4 is the most critical time of the year for retailers. It’s the period when sales skyrocket and...

The Hidden Costs of Poor Inventory Management: How Much Are You Really Losing?-image

4 September 2024

The Hidden Costs of Poor Inventory Management: How Much Are You Really Losing?

The Hidden Costs of Poor Inventory Management:...

In the fast-paced world of retail, every decision counts—especially those related to inventory management. Yet, many retailers underestimate...

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The Path to Decision-Centric Planning – Where to Begin

The Path to Decision-Centric Planning – Where...

Over the last month, we've explored the transformative power of decision-centric planning in our blog series. From unlocking...

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Impact-Driven Decision Making in Decision-Centric Planning: Why Optimizing to a Goal Matters

Impact-Driven Decision Making in Decision-Centric Planning: Why...

Imagine setting out on a cross-country road trip without a destination. Sure, you might see some interesting sights...