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ToolsGroup Showcases AI-Driven Solutions at NRF to Help Retailers Thrive Amid Possible Tariffs and Market Uncertainty Probabilistic planning and advanced AI capabilities empower businesses to confidently navigate economic and regulatory complexities BOSTON December 17, 2024 ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is excited to announce its participation in the National Retail Federations Retails Biggest Show, taking place January 12-14, 2025, in New York. https://hubs.li/Q030kH350

Ever wonder how Santa delivers millions of gifts on time every year? He uses a little magic... and a lot of optimization with tools like Auto02 and LevelLoad. Watch the video below and learn. https://hubs.li/Q030kN480

California mandate for EV’s is in trouble. The Supreme Court will determine whether California can implement distinct Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations for carbon dioxide (CO2) compared to the rest of the nation. Currently, the EPA has the authority to grant California a waiver to enforce its own regulations in cases of “compelling and extraordinary circumstances.” This waiver was primarily intended to address unique California problems like smog in LA. The arguement is that CO2 emissions are neither "compelling nor extraordinary" for California as they affect everyone globally. If the Supreme Court rules against California, the 2035 mandate that requires the sale of only electric vehicles (EVs) in the state will be invalid. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) won’t enforce regulations mandating all $1+ billion companies report their greenhouse gas emissions or climate-related risks until 2026.

McKinsey outshines Gartner; Gains shakes up the market. McKinsey had to pay for a floor session at the Gartner Planning Conference. Gartner should have paid them to be there. It was the best session I attended. While some of the stuff they discussed was “obvious,” they had the data to back it up. And, so many companies miss the "obvious.” Installing a planning system well— and doing it fast — generates 5 times the return. While a plug for their help, it showed the opportunity for five times the savings. Amber Salley from Gains Systems presented a valuable new approach to Advanced Planning Systems: modular (plug and play using API) pieces that fit together. This elimination of the need to purchase monolithic code will drive much value.

Tom Moore spending time with Mike Massimino at the Gartner Conference! 🚀 Mike, a former NASA astronaut, is now a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. 🌌 #GartnerConference #Inspiration #SpaceLeadership

Andrea Castle, VP of Digital Supply Chain Transformation at Danone North America, delivered impactful insights at the Gartner Conference. 📊 Don't miss this must-see slide! 👇 #SupplyChain #Innovation #GartnerConference

Digital twins: The key to unlocking end-to-end supply chain growth https://hubs.li/Q02-cHHS0 McKinsey needs to know about LevelLoad. LevelLoad enhances even state-of-the-art planning, TMS, and WMS systems to: Improve service and cost (One company said by “many millions” of dollars) Reduce volatility 66%

This Veteran’s Day, we stand united in gratitude for the courage and sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes. At ProvisionAI, we honor and salute those who have served and continue to serve our country. Thank you for your bravery, dedication, and unwavering commitment to freedom.

Government can force suppliers to make union concessions— really The Government Accountability Office (GAO) ruled that government contractors may be required to enter into a labor harmony agreement (LHA) to qualify for awards. An LHA is a preemptive agreement where the employer makes concessions, like allowing employee recruitment, in exchange for the union waiving its right to strike.

Leaders can identify the best strategy for new products or ideas by thinking small and asking interesting questions, writes best-selling author Seth Godin. We have done this already. We started with an interesting question that said how do we take away all the pain caused by planning volatility and then there was LevelLoad.