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E2open Acquires Zyme: A Bridge Too Far?
This week, E2open announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zyme. For readers of this blog that do not know Zyme, the company focuses on the
November 8, 2017
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This week, E2open announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zyme. For readers of this blog that do not know Zyme, the company focuses on the
Inquiry is increasing. Company dissatisfaction with supply chain planning is growing. The goal is to improve insights while decreasing the number of planners. The growing
When I joined the world of software as a business analyst from manufacturing, I was naive. How so? I never fathomed the amount of money
In the design of planning systems, it is important to think through the elements. These include data inputs, data model fit, engines, outputs, visualization, ease
The supply chain technology market is in transition. Over the last three decades, the market weathered consolidations, mergers and technology shifts. Many of the clients
Today hurricane Nate’s north winds are pushing against the bayous of Louisiana. In offices across the United States, demand planners are scratching their heads. The
“We have too many planners. And even if we can afford the costs, we don’t get good answers with our current forecasting processes,” stated the
Headwinds: A force of resistance Tailwinds: A favorable force blowing in the same direction When I travel from company to company and discuss the future
Mine sweeping is essential to warfare. Soldiers use special devices to detect underground mines and disarm them, keeping them from exploding before they cause
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. The processes are out of control. Let me explain. As