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In response to the increasing demand for agile scenario planning within shorter time frames, AIMMS has recently integrated the Tactical Planning module in SC Navigator. The addition of this module addresses the need for tactical decision-making in supply chain network design, focusing on shorter horizons and smaller time buckets, typically ranging from 3 to 24 months.Tactical planning enables businesses to adapt to sudden changes and disruptions while maximizing existing resources. It empowers companies to flex their networks on a monthly basis, efficiently managing both planned events such as maintenance shutdowns and unexpected disruptions, without solely relying on large capital expenditures.The primary objective of tactical planning is to optimize network utilization without significant capital investment. For instance, if demand spikes,

Brazil’s tax system poses a daunting challenge for companies due to its intricate regulations, multiple layers of taxes, and diverse regional variations. The vastness of the country leads to significant regional disparities where states and municipalities boast distinct tax incentives, rates, and regulations. This diversity complicates efforts for companies operating across multiple regions to unify and streamline their tax strategies effectively. AIMMS’ focus on Brazil’s tax challengesAIMMS serves companies either based in Brazil or actively engaged in business within the country. Discovering unique solutions for navigating the intricate Brazilian tax landscape has, therefore, been a focal point for AIMMS, reflecting a commitment to addressing the complexities of this particular system. Our journey began with the development of functionality tailored to handle refundable taxes – a distinctive feature within Brazil’s tax framework

 This guide walks you through the Strategic Network Design certification exam. By following the steps below, you’ll understand the logic behind each scenario and verify your answers with the correct results.🗂️ Step 1: Understand the TemplateBefore starting, make sure your template matches the exam setup. (Template attached)⚠️ Warning: Even a small mismatch (e.g., number of warehouses, suppliers, or constraints) will lead to incorrect results later.1️⃣ Current Network Analysis❓ QuestionHow does the current network look when we take into account the use of all the 6 warehouses and 5 suppliers?🔧 How to approach it Enforce the constraint of minimum 6 warehouses and minimum 5 suppliers. Solve the model. ✅ Expected Answers Total cost →

Want to know more about how transport costs are calculated?  In this video I walk you through what each cost type means and how the calculations work.  Enjoy! The spreadsheet in the video can be downloaded below.

Many of our customers have been actively working through the challenges related to tariffs.Our recommendation is to use SC Navigator as a scenario evaluation tool. Given the high level of uncertainty, assessing the impact of tariffs across a range of potential scenarios is a powerful way to navigate this complexity and make well-informed decisions. Here is a 25 minute video that explain how you can model Tariffs in SC Navigator!

Hi there! We have published six new articles in relation to data integration with SC Navigator, specifically for Databricks, Google BigQuery and Snowflake. The articles include a downloadable Notebook to make the integration even more convenient. We hope the articles are helpful for anyone who wants to import- or export data from/to their SC Navigator environment.Importing data from Databricks to SC Navigator Exporting data from SC Navigator to Databricks Import

 In our experience, SC Navigator customers can recover their license costs within 3 (–6) months when a small number of critical conditions are in place. These are not theoretical best practices — they are practical ROI drivers we see repeatedly across successful implementations.The ROI Drivers That MatterFast ROI is driven by a combination of decision urgency, organizational focus, and execution discipline: Active senior management involvement, driven by the need to make high-impact, time-critical decisions where the cost of sub-optimal outcomes is significant. A well-defined first project with clear success criteria and a focused set of scenarios to be evaluated. This project should be supported by a backlog driven by real business questions. A dedicated core team, typically consisting of: a mo

Hi all, for users of the Advanced Network Design and Tactical Planning modules: you might have noticed an improvement in the ways you can manage and control scenarios since the last release. For more details and inspiration: see this blog https://www.aimms.com/story/introducing-scenario-navigator-feature/?utm_source=sc-digest&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=scn-features 

 A few months ago, we introduced SENSAI, your built-in virtual assistant designed to help you get the most out of SC Navigator. Whether you're looking for a quick answer or exploring advanced features, SENSAI is here to guide you—right when you need it.SENSAI draws on a deep knowledge base curated by our Development, Customer Success, and Support Teams, making it a reliable source of help and best practices. While it isn’t connected to the internet, it knows SC Navigator inside and out.You can easily turn SENSAI on or off by clicking the ✨ sparkle_toggle button in the top-right corner of your screen.Want to explore how to make the most of SENSAI?👉 

SC Navigator Demo Webinar – Frequently Asked Questions During our first SC Navigator demo webinar, participants were able to submit questions via the chat.This FAQ compiles those questions along with our responses. We’ve also included several reference links related to the topics demonstrated by Emily (links are provided at the end of this document). Topics coveredEnd-to-end (E2E) lead time constraints Transport load consolidation Lead time offset Transport cost dataHow does using end-to-end (E2E) lead time constraints impact model performance?Are there any general rules of thumb?The performance impact of E2E lead time constraints is highly dependent on the size and structure of your model, so it is difficult to give a general rule of thumb upfront.That said, the example below may help set expectations regarding scale and performance:

Hi all! Do you already use the different user roles within SC Navigator? The functionality exists already, but we thought it deserves a bit more attention. In the following blog post we describe which roles are available and how they could be used: https://www.aimms.com/story/exploring-different-user-roles-in-aimms-sc-navigator/

In SC Navigator the Center of Gravity functionality is upgraded. Two new features are added: Constrainted CoG CoG trade-off analysis @Paul van Nierop wrote a great blog about CoG in general and the new features, which can be found here. CoG and the new features are available for all SC Navigator users. I am of course very curious about your experience and feedback.

If you’re missing data, either because data on your current supply chain is incomplete, or because you’re recommending new lanes, locations or markets, there are many ways you can approach this problem. 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮You can take averages of costs at similar warehouses or on similar transport lanes. You can use regression analysis to find cost drivers. This works well if you're growing in a way that's similar to what you've done before.Simple extrapolation Take an overall (or regional) average of what you’ve done before.  E.g. Average cost per warehouse for a region  E.g. Average cost per mile for a transport lane (see this article for how-to tips) This is easy to do, and often good enough for high-level strategic modelling