by Marcia Williams | Dec 21, 2025 | Power BI
Power BI owns the visuals in supply chain. This is not about learning how to code.It’s not about building the fanciest dashboard.You are not competing with the Mona Lisa. The goal is clear:faster, better decisions with less manual work. A dashboard that drives action....
by Marcia Williams | Nov 14, 2025 | Power BI
“I’d love to use Power BI, but I don’t know where to start.”I hear this all the time from demand planners. They see the value of using Power BI dashboards in their demand reviews with Sales and during S&OP meetings. Most currently use Excel but want to level up to...
by Marcia Williams | Nov 14, 2025 | Demand Planning or Forecasting
“Where do I start?” I get this question all the time about forecasting. If you’ve felt the same, you’re not alone. We’re bombarded with posts about AI and ChatGPT promising the perfect forecast. We feel the pressure to get it right. When there’s confusion, I go back...
by Marcia Williams | Nov 14, 2025 | Planning
Supply chain acronyms are everywhere. They show up in emails, dashboards, meetings, and everyday conversations. As supply chain professionals, we want to learn them. But, knowing the definition isn’t enough. Because definitions alone don’t help you run your day, fix...
by Marcia Williams | Nov 14, 2025 | Excel
Excel can be your best friend or your biggest nightmare.Most planners use it to collect data and make reports. Best planners go beyond that and do much more. Here’s how to go from “copy-paste and pray” to “plan, predict, and act with confidence.” 1. Purpose:...
