When used in conjunction with comprehensive planning, implementing advanced technology, attracting and investing in top talent, and cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships, insurance solutions can help businesses better safeguard themselves when managing supply chain…
With SAP discontinuing support for some legacy products in 2027, the rush is on for companies to transform their digital processes for new technologies.
Agility Robotics, Westfalia Technologies, AutoScheduler.AI, and Waites Sensor Technologies will be honored at the upcoming NextGen Supply Chain Conference as Solution Provider Award winners.
ALAN is known throughout the supply chain as the organization that connects nonprofits with logistics support, but the organization also plays an ongoing role in coordinating information and other needs during times of crisis.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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