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.
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.
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…
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…
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?
The NextGen Supply Chain Conference is offering an early bird pricing discount for the Oct. 21-23 conference, but the opportunity to attend the conference at the lower price expires Sept. 6.
A $125 million redevelopment project in Portland, Oregon’s Old Town neighborhood hopes to leverage 3D printing to bring shoe and apparel manufacturing back to the region in a live-work-play community.
Innovations in last-mile delivery are more than just technological advancements; they are strategic tools that businesses can leverage to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 · Lorraine Gavin, principal analyst, Gartner Supply Chain
Most companies manage change as a point in time. This approach does not engage and support stakeholders throughout the duration, often resulting in a failed initiative. There is a better way.
Logility’s Steve Johanson talks about his career journey, the keys to designing a supply chain, and what technology he sees impacting the supply chain in 2025 in this SCMR 6 Questions With … profile.
Montreal-based Class I railroad carrier CN said on Saturday that it received an offer from the Canada Industrial Relations Board, which called for imposing binding arbitration between CN and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.
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