Probabilistic planning and advanced AI capabilities empower businesses to confidently navigate economic and regulatory complexities   BOSTON – December 17, 2024 – ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce its participation in the National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Biggest Show, taking place January 12-14, 2025, in […]

Retailers can now quickly sense, predict, and respond to real-time changes in demand to better navigate market uncertainty to achieve maximum profitability.   BOSTON & LONDON — January 15, 2024 — ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of their In-Season Inventory Optimization Solution, an […]

Santa has magic. Is AI our own enchanted solution It’s the holiday season, and while festivities may be muted publicly, I’ve still been enjoying lighting the tree, drinking mulled wine, and celebrating with loved ones at home. As Christmas draws near, it’s impossible not to think of Santa — and as the CEO of an AI […]

About Miroglio Fashion Miroglio Fashion is Italy’s third largest retailer of women’s apparel, with €520M+ annual revenues from thousands of stores across 11 brands. After building its first factory in 1947, it grew consistently through the 2000s. By the 2010s, however, revenues were falling. While some stores continued to thrive, performance diverged between top and […]

About Laithwaites Wine Laithwaites Wine is a leading UK wine retailer known best for importing private selection wines from Europe and all over the world. The UK-based company was one of the first to purchase wines bottled abroad and the first to sell fine French wines in the UK. For over 50 years, Laithwaites had […]

The Industry Leader in Electronic Components Distribution This global leader and innovator in the distribution of electronic components and automation products boasts a portfolio of a staggering 15 million components, most of which are available to ship same-day. This eradicates lead time for more than two million products and allows the distribution juggernaut to ship […]

Tired of the phrase “new normal” yet? Disruption lingers, consumer trends change, lead times stretch. It’s the typical supply chain refrain. So how can organizations face this new market landscape with confidence and a solid planning process? The key lies in high performance inventory. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end […]

Challenge Driven by growth rates and global expansion, Gaviota encountered several common supply chain obstacles. The first of these was the company’s network and product portfolio. Gaviota has more than 40,000 products in its portfolio, 9,000 active SKUs, and 25 manufacturing divisions, all in 50 different warehouses. In a supply chain environment characterized by uncertainty, […]

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 jeopardize future sales. Unlike other goods and services, a passenger on an airplane, cruise ship, […]

Excess inventory – it’s taking up your warehouse space, tying up working capital, and limiting your planning team’s range of motion. It’s time to Marie Kondo your supply chain by eliminating excess inventory and learning how to avoid it in the first place. Let’s talk about: What Excess Inventory Is What Causes Excess Inventory The […]

My eight-year-old self counted down the days to October 1 – the day my mother finally let me bedeck her spotless house with cobwebs and window clings of ghosts and goblins. It never occurred to me then that someone had to decide how many pumpkins to stock in my little town, or how many tubs […]

Automation is at the center of modern manufacturing businesses, with companies exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence in improving workflows and profitability. AI technology is continually revolutionizing how equipment and humans operate on the manufacturing shop floor as well as improving the behind-the-scenes supply chain planning operations. How Does AI Work? AI combines different technologies […]