Author: Alex Shapoval
Top AI/ML Use Cases in Supply Chain Planning
With recent popularity of AI and ML, companies are making fast moves to learn and use these techniques in order to gain competitive edge and gain insight into their operations as well as come up with new processes, designs, modes of operations, and discover what was previously hidden from the end-users.
Why Job Release Strategy Is So Important in Manufacturing
If I arrive on-time or early to the airport but there is a problem with the airplane and delay in the scheduled takeoff time, does it get me to my destination sooner? Clearly the answer is No! Is it better for me to stay in the comfort of my home; and go when I know …
Different Types of Intelligent Production Planning Systems
Intelligent Customers Demand Intelligent Solutions One way to define intelligence is the ability to predict the outcome of different circumstances and/or construct a scenario to get the desired outcome. If all the situations are pre-defined and outcomes are pre-established then this would require little or no intelligence. Intelligent systems have two traits in common: their …
Metaverse of Supply Chain Planning
What is a Metaverse? Metaverse is the convergence of physical and digital. It is a virtual reality that creates real experiences that are driven by one’s own actions. A horror movie is a digital form of producing physical experiences. However, the subject has no virtual or physical interaction or control over their experience. To this …
How Fabless Semiconductor Manufacturers Reduce Cycle Times with Planning
Reduce Lengthy Cycle Times and Respond to Change Quickly The Fabless Semiconductor industry achieves high growth rates and superior return on assets by outsourcing practically all of its manufacturing needs. While not having in house manufacturing frees a company from the burden and expense of having to invest in expensive capital equipment, it brings a …
AI and ML Technologies Powering Supply Chain
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are revolutionizing supply chain management by enabling smarter, more responsive, and adaptive planning systems. As supply chains become increasingly complex and dynamic, traditional planning methods struggle to keep pace with the demands of modern business environments. This article explores the cutting-edge AI and ML technologies that are transforming supply chain …
Attribute Based Planning in Action
I Want My Latte Medium, Extra Hot With No-Fat Milk – ABP in Action Attribute Based Planning (ABP) is all about choices. It is about selecting what you want exactly the way you like it, i.e. customization as we know it today. First a simple question: how many possible combinations are there for a simple …
Why Attribute Based Planning is essential
What is Attribute-Based Planning? Did you know that there are more attributes than pronouns? They allow us to describe how we feel, what we want and describe our preferences. Think about anything that you buy from grocery shopping to electronics or clothing items, we ask for certain properties such as fresh, high resolution or soft …
What is S&OP?
What is S&OP? And How Can It Be Used to Increase Efficiency in the Supply Chain Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is, at its simplest, the integrated business planning (IBP) process of deciding how to meet the demand at lowest cost and highest customer service. The objective of S&OP is to create the balance between …
Global Semiconductor ATP Order Planning – Case Study
Case Study Summary A global semiconductor company with revenue exceeding $10 billion faced critical operational challenges in managing supply chain planning during periods of high demand volatility. The company’s existing ERP-based planning system performed adequately when supply exceeded demand but failed significantly during demand explosion periods, unable to implement complex allocation rules or provide reliable …
