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title: "Back to Basics: Forward to Excellence - Why Traditional Planning Will Always Fail You!"
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# **Replay Webinar - Back to Basics: Forward to Excellence Why Traditional Planning Will Always Fail You!**

## Missed the live session? Watch the replay and Unlock Supply Chain Efficiency with DDMRP!

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**Did You Know…? 🚨**

❌ 90% of planners still relied on Excel—even after their companies spent millions on so-called “advanced” planning systems.  
❌ 74% of companies reported they lacked real supply chain visibility, despite AI-driven dashboards and predictive analytics.  
❌ Businesses invested in APS solutions (Advanced Planning Systems) only to realize too late—they weren’t fixing stockouts, lead times, or supply disruptions.

💥 **THE HARD TRUTH? TRADITIONAL PLANNING WAS BROKEN.**

Across the world, companies poured millions into AI-powered planning tools, only to find themselves stuck in manual workarounds, bloated inventory, and firefighting mode.

The problem? APS solutions were built for a world that no longer existed. They relied on rigid forecasts, complex algorithms, and outdated logic—when what businesses really needed was real-time responsiveness.

🔥 **Watch the Replay: “Back to Basics, Forward to Excellence”** 🔥

In this interview, Kevin Boake sat down with Laurent Vigouroux, who traveled the world uncovering why companies were trapped in broken planning cycles. They broke down:  
✔️ Why AI-driven planning failed to solve supply chain chaos.  
✔️ How companies escaped the APS money pit—and actually improved flow.  
✔️ The secret behind demand-driven planning that slashed inventory by 30-45%.  
✔️ How businesses built a planning process that worked in a volatile world.

💡 If you spent millions and still scrambled in Excel, something was seriously wrong. It was time to rethink planning from the ground up.

🚀 **Watch the full replay now!**

### Access the Replay Now 📅 Original Air Date: March 6th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 - 11:45 am (EST)

### **About the speakers**

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##### Hosting Laurent Vigouroux

**Executive Vice-President, Global Brand Ambassador, b2wise**

Laurent is your guide for this exciting session. A seasoned expert in Demand Driven methodologies, he has led over 50 transformation projects worldwide, helping organizations achieve supply chain excellence. As the inventor of **DDBrix**, the renowned **DDMRP training game**, and a co-developer of our innovative supply chain software, Laurent brings unmatched expertise, energy, and practical insights to the conversation.

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##### Hosting Kevin Boake

**Global CEO and Founder of b2wise**

Kevin Boake is the **Global CEO and Founder of b2wise**, a leading FLOW-Based supply chain planning software and training company. With over 30 years of experience in supply chain planning and optimization, Kevin has worked with more than 300 companies worldwide. He is also a guest lecturer at Warwick University and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where he shares his expertise in supply chain planning strategies.

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