Supply Chain White Papers

Our supply chain white papers are based on first-hand market research, client and prospect discussions, and expertise from our veteran consultants who average 15+ years of experience. In these white papers, we share our thought leadership within various industries. Please click below to learn more about our supply chain solutions and strategies.

Demand Planning White Papers

Forecast Fit vs. Forecast Error
(May 2007, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Demand Excellence—A Holistic Model for Optimizing Demand Planning
(November 2006, Plan4Demand White Paper)

How is Your Demand Planning Metabolism?
(June 2006, Plan4Demand White Paper)


Supply Planning White Papers

Increasing Forecast Accuracy—Does it Really Reduce Inventory?
(June 2009, Plan4Demand White Paper)

A New Plan of Attack: Supply Chain A.I.
(November 2006, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Production Scheduling Implementation Made Easier
(June 2006, Plan4Demand White Paper)


Sales and Operations Planning White Papers

Tangible Value of S&OP
(April 2008, Plan4Demand White Paper)


Logistics Planning White Papers

Staging a Transportation Bid—A Five-Step Plan for Driving Success
(November 2007, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Seven Reasons to "Re-Optimize" your Distribution Network — Today
(November 2006, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Leveraging EDI to Automate Carrier Communications
(April 2006, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Make Freight Payment…Pay
(January 2005, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Technology White Papers

10 Tips for Implementing SAP APO SNP
(August 2007, Plan4Demand White Paper)

10 Tips for Implementing SAP APO DP
(February 2007, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Save the Forecast...or Buy an Airplane
SAP Flexible Planning
(September 2005, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Avoid Common Pitfalls when Upgrading Transportation Systems
(May 2005, Plan4Demand White Paper)

Harnessing the Winds of Change
The Benefits of Prototyping Your Manugistics™ 7x Upgrade
(September 2004, Plan4Demand White Paper)