IBM Planning Analytics
October 27, 2022
How Newcomp Analytics partners with IBM to advance clients’ supply chain insights
3 min read - When Newcomp Analytics started working with chocolatier Lindt Canada more than 15 years ago to support their supply chain, Lindt had no full-time IT personnel for analytics. Lindt now has a team of 10, including a business intelligence (BI) manager…
IBM Planning Analytics
October 5, 2022
How IBM Planning Analytics can help fix your supply chain
3 min read - IBM Planning Analytics, or TM1 as it used to be known, has always been a powerful upgrade from spreadsheets for all kinds of planning and reporting use cases, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), sales & operations planning (S&OP), and…
Business transformation
October 26, 2021
Trick or treat? What we never knew about the Halloween candy supply chain
4 min read - The National Confectioners Association survey from last month shows 82% of Americans are NOT afraid to celebrate Halloween this year which is sweet news for retailers. Their annual survey reveals consumers will spend USD 324 million on Halloween candy (up…
Sustainability
September 20, 2021
What is supply chain resiliency?
7 min read - For years, supply chain professionals have measured success by how well they have been able to drive down costs and drive up efficiency. Just-in-time (JIT) became an artform and masters of the practice achieved new levels of precision. Goods arrived…
Manufacturing
September 13, 2021
AI-based supply chains: Using intelligent automation to build resiliency
2 min read - Businesses with optimal supply chains achieve 5-15% lower supply chain costs, 20-50% less inventory holdings, and up to 3X cash-to-cash cycle speeds. Yet, most companies underperform due to operational inefficiencies and unexpected external disruptions. That’s why I’m excited to introduce…
Manufacturing
May 4, 2021
3 high-value ways to accelerate your journey to supply chain sustainability
4 min read - Today, consumers want to know where their coffee was sourced and where their diamonds were mined. In fact, more than 70% of consumers indicate that traceability is very important and are willing to pay up to a 35% premium. Governments…
Manufacturing
April 28, 2020
AI visual insights drive manufacturing efficiency gains
2 min read - Industry 4.0 means smarter manufacturing. By integrating AI, IoT, analytics and other connected technologies into factory operations, manufacturers can initiate a new wave of efficiency without major investments. IBM’s own experience as a manufacturer of mainframes, servers, storage and IT…
Manufacturing
April 23, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis reinforces the need for these supply chain methods
3 min read - Anyone who has worked in supply chain management for a while knows that disruptions are inevitable. Unlike previous disruptions, the COVID-19 pandemic is less localized and the long-term impact on individual companies and entire industries is still unknown. It does,…