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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 Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization...
Mastering Aftermarket Logistics: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges 30 September 2024

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 market value of USD 568.19 billion by 2032, growing at a 3.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, the aftermarket sector is becoming...
Customers and Analysts Recognize ToolsGroup as a Supply Chain and Retail Planning Leader 26 September 2024

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

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 Global Supply Chain Inventory Optimization...
Real-Time Rebalancing: The Key to Maximizing Your Q4 Revenue 5 September 2024

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

Q4 is the most critical time of the year for retailers. It’s the period when sales skyrocket and hitting your revenue targets becomes more important than ever. However, the key to maximizing your Q4 revenue doesn’t lie solely in marketing...
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...
The Path to Decision-Centric Planning – Where to Begin  -image
25 June 2024

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...
Impact-Driven Decision Making in Decision-Centric Planning: Why Optimizing to a Goal Matters -image
18 June 2024

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...
Forecasting the Long Tail and Intermittent Demand-image
17 June 2024

Forecasting the Long Tail and Intermittent Demand

Forecasting the Long Tail and Intermittent Demand

Items with intermittent, unpredictable or "long tail" demand are a growing part of business. You don’t have to...
Key Insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024: Rethinking the Future of Supply Chain-image
17 June 2024

Key Insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024: Rethinking the Future of Supply Chain

Key Insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™...

Last week at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ 2024 conference in Barcelona, the supply chain community gathered for...
Retail Promotions Don’t Have to Fail: Changing Your Approach to Ensure Promotions Succeed-image
13 June 2024

Retail Promotions Don’t Have to Fail: Changing Your Approach to Ensure Promotions Succeed

Retail Promotions Don’t Have to Fail: Changing...

Promotions are a critical part of the retail strategy, yet many fail to deliver the expected results. The...
Why Retail Promotions Fail: You Forgot to Set the Right Goals for Retail Discounts-image
6 June 2024

Why Retail Promotions Fail: You Forgot to Set the Right Goals for Retail Discounts

Why Retail Promotions Fail: You Forgot to...

In the bustling world of retail, promotions are often the heartbeat of market strategy, vital for drawing in...
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Silos with Decision-Centric Planning-image
4 June 2024

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Silos with Decision-Centric Planning

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Silos with Decision-Centric...

You purchase your ticket for a symphony, get yourself dressed up, arrive early at the theater, read the...
Why Retail Promotions Fail: When a Failed Promotion Is Really a Failure of Your Allocation and Replenishment Strategy-image
30 May 2024

Why Retail Promotions Fail: When a Failed Promotion Is Really a Failure of Your Allocation and Replenishment Strategy

Why Retail Promotions Fail: When a Failed...

Promotions are, without a doubt, a vital tool in the retail arsenal. However, all too often, promotions fall...
Why Data Latency is a Real Problem in Decision-Centric Planning-image
28 May 2024

Why Data Latency is a Real Problem in Decision-Centric Planning

Why Data Latency is a Real Problem...

In today's hyper-competitive market, where supply chains need to be agile and responsive, even a minor delay in...