Introduction – The State of DDMRP Implementations Over the last decade, Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) has gained significant traction among organisations seeking to bring greater stability, responsiveness, and visibility to their supply chains....
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Why Demand Driven Transformations Fail (And How Not to Be One of Them)
by Patrick Rigoni | Aug 18, 2025 | Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Strategy, Execution, Results
Imagine you are a mid-manager in operations who has finally found something that makes sense, really makes sense. After years of firefighting and forecasting frustrations, you discover DDMRP. The logic is clear, the benefits are tangible, and for the first time,...
DDMRP Software Selection: What You Need to Know Before You Decide
by Patrick Rigoni | Jul 22, 2025 | Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Strategy, Execution, Results
When companies decide to implement DDMRP, they will inevitably face the challenge: What tools are out there, and how do you choose one? And it’s here that most companies make their first—and often most costly—mistake. The first question is easily answered. Simply...
How to Select the Right DDMRP Pilot: Strategies for a Strong Start
by Patrick Rigoni | Jul 9, 2025 | Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP)
For companies preparing to implement Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP), one of the earliest and most consequential decisions is selecting the right pilot. This choice is often made with only a partial understanding of the methodology and the practicalities of implementation,...
DDMRP Pilots: When You Need One, And How to Choose Wisely
by Patrick Rigoni | Jul 3, 2025 | Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Strategy, Execution, Results
Many companies turn to Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) with a clear goal in mind: to improve inventory performance, elevate service levels — or both. The value proposition is compelling, but as interest turns into action, a common question arises: Where do we begin? ...
Building a Credible Business Case for DDMRP: From Concept to Executive Buy-In
by Patrick Rigoni | Jun 24, 2025 | Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), Strategy, Execution, Results
The groundwork is done. The relevance of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) to your business has been assessed, and both the tangible and intangible levers outlined in our previous article – inventory, service, lead times, and productivity – have...
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