Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Tan Miller and Emmanuel Peters
The decision to ship products via air or ocean requires more information than just a cost analysis of the two modes—it involves using inventory carrying cost and inventory investment data to make a sound choice.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Brian Straight
The pursuit of low-cost networks left supply chains vulnerable to volatility. Now, they are refocusing on networks that are resilient, agile and flexible with the added focus on cost.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Inma Borrella, Leonard Morrison, Maria Jesus Saenz, and Eva Ponce
Global trends such as nearshoring and increasing geopolitical risks underscore the importance of companies in understanding the national and regional differences of the regions in which their supply chain partners operate.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Steven A. Melnyk, Nick Little, and Lee Levy II
To address tensions within the supply chain, the supply chain manager must work beyond the confines of supply chain management, engaging with other functions within the firm as well as customers and suppliers.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 · Brian Straight
For the first time, the NextGen Supply Chain Conference will be offering exclusive small-group, interactive sessions on issues women in supply chain face, how to implement change management, and the path to building resilient supply chains.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
Sliding your feet into a pair of flip flops brings a wave of relaxation. FitFlop understands the feelings that its variety of sandals and footwear invokes, and it has been a game-changer since entering the industry in 2007. But it needed a 3PL partner that could help it…
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Bridget McCrea
Supply chain management applications have helped transform how companies operate and promise to be even more transformative in the coming years.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight
As supply chains gained favor with the C-Suite, added scrutiny was, in some cases, an unwelcome consequence. Not only was more attention being paid to the operation, but so too was focus shifted onto cost, sustainability, and increasingly the journey to an outcome.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Marisa Brown
This year, most supply chain organizations have logistics as a top priority. Many are looking for ways to optimize their inventory management. Robotic process automation (RPA) offers the potential for improved quality of logistics and inventory tasks and reduced employee time…
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Marisa Brown
Each year, supply chain leaders identify areas to target for investment and development. One option is the adoption of robotic process automation, which combines high-volume processes with set business rules to complete tasks autonomously.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Bob Ferrari
Supply chain leaders, if they have not done so already, should be aiming and aligning processes, skill levels, and supporting technology strategies that can better synchronize supply chain planning, internal and external collaboration, and customer fulfillment execution.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Matthias Winkenbach
The meteoric rise of e-commerce has transformed last-mile supply chains as companies strive to stay ahead of changing consumer demands and technological innovation. Technologies—notably artificial intelligence and machine learning—are fueling another phase in this…
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Larry Lapide
Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would have to be assembled to support forecasting and planning under uncertainty, and during severe…
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight
Back in late 2023, in response to global panic about the state of the supply chain, President Joe Biden announced the formation of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. Now, another group has formed. Will it succeed in its mission to improve the supply chain?
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight
Businesses may already be adjusting their supply chains in anticipation of a potential port strike that could idle 36 ports.
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