StockIQ Technologies

FEATURE FRIDAY with Jeffrey Porter and Jeff Woodmansee: Empowering Demand Planners with StockIQ Demand planners are the backbone of a well-balanced supply chain. They navigate shifting customer demand, market trends, and seasonality to keep inventory optimized and service levels high. With StockIQ, demand planners gain powerful tools to confidently make data-driven decisions. ✅ Advanced Forecasting: Leverage AI-driven analytics and historical trends to create accurate demand forecasts. ✅ Seasonality & Promotions Management: Easily adjust for seasonal fluctuations and promotional spikes. ✅ Demand Sensing: Adapt quickly to real-time changes in buying behavior. ✅ Collaboration Made Easy: Share insights across teams with intuitive reporting and dashboards. 🔹 Jeffrey and Jeff share some pro tips for Demand Planners: ✔ Leverage Data: Use historical data and real-time insights to refine forecasts. ✔ Communicate Across Teams: Stay aligned with sales, marketing, and operations to anticipate shifts in demand. ✔ Monitor Trends: Monitor market changes, customer preferences, and economic factors. ✔ Plan for the Unexpected: Build buffer strategies for supply chain disruptions and demand surges. ✔ Continuously Improve: Regularly review forecast accuracy and adjust strategies accordingly. StockIQ takes the guesswork out of demand planning, so you can focus on strategic growth. #FeatureFriday #DemandPlanning #SupplyChainExcellence #StockIQ

What’s the ROI of Implementing StockIQ? Let’s Break It Down When investing in supply chain planning software, the biggest question is: What’s the return? With StockIQ Technologies you can expect measurable improvements in: ✅ Inventory Optimization – Reduce excess stock and free up working capital ✅ Service Level Improvements – Minimize stockouts and boost customer satisfaction ✅ Cash Flow Gains – Lower carrying costs and improve margin efficiency ✅ Time Savings & Efficiency – Planners can focus on higher-value tasks instead of manual processes 💡 How StockIQ Drives ROI: 📊 Increased Revenue – Reduce lost sales with improved service levels 📊 Lower Carrying Costs – Target and remove excess inventory over time 📊 Operational Efficiency – Free up planner time for strategic decision-making 🔍 Tips for Evaluating ROI: ⚠️ Consider Your Lead Time – Beware of vendors that promise ROI without factoring in lead time ⚠️ Understand Excess Inventory Bleed-Off – Excess won’t disappear overnight; beware of one-year reduction claims ⚠️ Set Realistic Service Level Goals – 90–95% is common; perfect service levels aren’t always achievable 💰 What’s the cost of indecision? Every month without StockIQ means missed savings and lost efficiency. Let’s run the numbers for your business. Jeffrey Porter and Jeff Woodmansee are waiting to show you what ROI you can expect from StockIQ! #SupplyChain #InventoryOptimization #StockIQ #ROI #SupplyChainPlanning

From Chaos to Control: How BuildASign Transformed Their Supply Chain with StockIQ Fast-growing and innovation-driven, BuildASign has revolutionized custom printing. However, as demand surged, they needed a smarter way to forecast raw materials and manage inventory. KEY POINTS: 📉 Excess Inventory Reduced from 25% to Just 3% 📦 Stockouts Under 3% 🔍 Accurate Forecasting for Custom Finished Goods "We knew that continuing to operate like we were would cost us money in the long run… The ROI for us has been immediate and substantial—10x at least on inventory reduction alone." – Nick Conaty, Supply Chain Manager WHY STOCKIQ? ✔️ Built a customized solution to handle BuildASign’s unique demand forecasting challenges ✔️ Provided clear visibility into raw material requirements ✔️ Helped eliminate Excel-based bottlenecks and NetSuite limitations ✔️ Delivered seamless inventory optimization "Michael Harris from StockIQ worked with us closely to understand our problem… We can see aggregated requirements on our raw materials while still planning our finished goods." With StockIQ Technologies, BuildASign has transformed its supply chain, saving time, reducing waste, and improving efficiency. If you’re scaling your business, but your supply chain tools are holding you back—it’s time for an upgrade. #StockIQ #SupplyChainSuccess #BuildASign #InventoryOptimization #DemandPlanning #CustomManufacturing

Join us at the Summit NA Roadshow—Denver on February 27th, where Jeffrey Porter will present "Using AI to Improve Supply-Chain Transparency" 📊 Session Highlights: Supply-chain managers and analysts often face the challenge of managing vast amounts of information to satisfy customer demands while minimizing costs. Jeffrey will explore how AI can: 1️⃣ Prioritize Information Requirements: Learn how to use AI to decide what information to gather based on its economic value. 2️⃣ Summarize Complex Datasets: Discover methods to reduce complex datasets into easily interpretable summaries. 3️⃣ Focus on Urgent Data: Understand how AI can guide attention to urgent and important data. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your supply chain strategies with AI! #SupplyChain #AI #StockIQ #SummitNARoadshow #Denver #Innovation #DataManagement There is still time to register. https://hubs.la/Q038h1mt0 Looking forward to seeing you there!

TWO-CENT TUESDAY with Jeff Woodmansee and Jeffrey Porter: Core Responsibilities of a Demand Planner A demand planner is the backbone of a well-functioning supply chain, wearing multiple hats to ensure efficiency and accuracy. So, what exactly do they do? 🔹 Forecasting Demand – They analyze historical sales data, market trends, and business inputs to predict future demand and optimize inventory levels. 🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration – Demand planners work closely with sales, marketing, and operations to align forecasts with business goals. 🔹 Data Analysis & Reporting – They leverage advanced tools and software to monitor trends, track key metrics, and identify potential risks. 🔹 Problem-Solving & Risk Management – When supply chain disruptions or demand fluctuations occur, demand planners quickly adjust strategies to maintain stability. 🔹 Continuous Improvement – They refine processes, adopt new technologies, and drive efficiencies to enhance forecast accuracy. A great demand planner isn't just about crunching numbers—they need strong analytical skills, business acumen, and adaptability to keep businesses agile and customer-focused. What’s your take? What skills do you think are most crucial for a top-tier demand planner? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #TwoCentTuesday #DemandPlanning #SupplyChain #StockIQ

Behind Every Successful Supply Chain Is a Demand Planner! Demand planners are the unsung heroes of inventory-based businesses. They keep supply and demand in perfect harmony. From forecasting demand to mitigating risks, their role is crucial in ensuring smooth operations, minimizing costs, and maximizing customer satisfaction. So, what does it take to be a top-notch demand planner? In our latest article, "What is a Demand Planner?" Curtis Glesmann breaks it down, covering key responsibilities, essential skills, and why businesses can’t thrive without them. 📖 Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q0376_gJ0 What’s the biggest challenge you face in demand planning? Let’s discuss this in the comments!

FEATURE FRIDAY with Jeff Woodmansee and Jeffrey Porter: The POWER of Demand Forecasting with StockIQ Demand forecasting is vital across sectors, predicting future customer demand to guide decisions on inventory and marketing. Despite high accuracy, constraints prevent 100% certainty. Businesses can set realistic expectations and mitigate impacts by understanding data limitations, methodological challenges, and external influences. 🔷 The Importance of Accurate Demand Forecasting Accurate demand forecasting is crucial for inventory-based businesses. It enables proper inventory stocking, efficient resource allocation, and proactive market response. Without it, companies face inefficiencies, financial losses, and dissatisfied customers. Consider a company using poor forecasts, resulting in stockouts and delays. Unsatisfied customers may switch to competitors. By 2025, shoppers will expect faster delivery across sectors. The goal is to predict demand accurately, boosting sales, revenue, and production efficiency. Addressing understocking and overstocking can cut inventory costs by 10%. 🔶 Common Demand Forecasting Constraints Demand forecasting is a complex process influenced by numerous constraints. These challenges can stem from internal and external factors, each capable of undermining the accuracy of predictions. Jeffrey Porter and Jeff Woodmansee share some typical demand forecasting constraints you might encounter: ✔ Data availability and quality: Incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated datasets can compromise forecast accuracy. ✔ External factors: Economic downturns, global events, and geopolitical tensions can rapidly shift consumer behavior. ✔ Technological constraints: Outdated systems or lack of cutting-edge solutions can result in inaccurate models. ✔ Human bias: Intuition, past experiences, and cognitive biases can skew data and predictions. ✔ Supply chain complexities: Variability in lead times, transportation delays, and supplier reliability issues can disrupt supply and demand alignment. ✔ Competitive market dynamics: Competing businesses' actions can unpredictably influence consumer demand. Understanding these key demand forecasting constraints is essential for improving forecast accuracy. While some challenges are beyond direct control, others (like data quality and technological adoption) can be addressed through strategic action and organizational alignment. Embrace the power of demand forecasting with StockIQ Technologies and turn constraints into opportunities! #FeatureFriday #DemandForecasting #StockIQ #BusinessStrategy #SupplyChain #InventoryManagement #DataDrivenDecisions

What’s New with StockIQ? Let's Talk! StockIQ is evolving, and we’re excited to share a few of our latest innovations! Join Jeffrey Porter and Jeff Woodmansee as they walk through new features designed to enhance your supply chain planning: ✅ Planner & Executive Dashboard – Gain real-time visibility and control. ✅ Report Card – Track key performance metrics with ease. ✅ Artificial Intelligence – Smarter forecasting and decision-making. ✅ SIOP (Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning) – Align your operations for success. Want to see how these updates can impact your business? Let’s connect! Reach out to schedule a personalized demo or discussion with our team. 📩 Contact Jeffrey Porter or Jeff Woodmansee today to explore these advancements further. #StockIQ #SupplyChain #AI #SIOP #SupplyChainPlanning #BusinessIntelligence

Celebrating 4 Years at StockIQ! Can you believe it? Four years have flown by since I joined the StockIQ Technologies family, and what an amazing adventure it’s been! From collaborating with ERP partners, supporting our clients, and launching webinars and events, I’ve loved growing with StockIQ. The best part? Working alongside such talented colleagues and amazing customers who make it all so rewarding! I am deeply grateful to everyone I've had the pleasure of meeting—here's to countless more years of making supply chain planning smarter, simpler, and more efficient together! #WorkAnniversary #StockIQ #SupplyChain #Grateful #FourYearsAndCounting

Overcome Demand Forecasting Constraints with StockIQ Demand forecasting challenges are inevitable—but they don’t have to derail your supply chain. With StockIQ, you get accurate, customized forecasts tailored to your business needs, helping you: ✅ Improve forecast accuracy ✅ Boost supply chain visibility ✅ Enhance operational efficiency StockIQ’s advanced analytics and automation take the guesswork out of demand planning so you can make smarter, data-driven decisions. Curious to see how it works? Let's chat! Jeff Woodmansee and Jeffrey Porter are eager to assist you. #DemandForecasting #SupplyChainOptimization #StockIQ #ForecastAccuracy