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AI readiness in planning: the agentic enterprise is coming, and your model will decide how well it lands
Agentic AI is coming to enterprise planning, but the value will depend on the environment it lands in. This blog explores why AI readiness is not just about model capability, but about explainable logic, clear...
The bullwhip is costing you more than you think
A small shift in demand should not create major swings in inventory, production and procurement, but for many organisations it does. This blog explores why the bullwhip effect is often less about demand volatility and...
Planning by exception: The difference between reacting and leading
Most planners are overwhelmed by data, reports and signals that do not all deserve the same attention. This blog explores why mature planning teams focus on true exceptions, use scenario planning to prepare for disruption,...
Stop chasing perfect forecasts
Short on time? Watch the video for the key insights in just a few minutes. Looking for more detail? The full article below expands on the discussion with practical takeaways and next steps. Forecast...
Optimisation in Anaplan: A pragmatic guide to smart modelling
Optimisation can be a powerful tool in Anaplan, but it is not always the right answer. Drawing on real-world experience across supply chain, inventory, logistics and resource planning, this guide explores when optimisation creates value,...
The open platform is the real headline, and it’s the part we’re already living in
Anaplan Connect London put AI agents in the spotlight, but the bigger shift is the move towards an open, governed platform. In this blog, Bedford Consulting explains why that matters for Anaplan customers, how agents...
Why money flows matter in Supply Chains
Supply Chain Finance helps organisations understand how supply chain decisions affect working capital, cash flow and financial statements. This article explains the role of financial flows in supply chains, covering working capital, the cash conversion...
From pumps to platforms: My unlikely journey into the world of Supply Chain
In this first article, Nishiket Sinha shares his journey from engineering and maintenance operations to supply chain consulting and enterprise planning. Drawing on hands-on implementation experience, he explores the practical realities behind demand planning, S&OP,...
What if every site in your network stopped guessing?
A supply chain leader shares what happened when they replaced instinct with precision. Live webinar, early July.
Why your S&OP process is creating the risks it’s supposed to prevent
Most S&OP programmes don’t fail dramatically. They fade. And while they fade, they’re quietly generating the very risks they were designed to prevent.
