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Collaborative supply chain innovation

Democratizing the supply chain can lead to sustained success and value for everyone

How composable technology is revolutionizing supply chain management

Composable architecture drives continuous improvement and fuels innovation, allowing businesses to optimize operations and achieve sustainable growth by leveraging best-of-breed solutions and…

Tariffs: A hidden threat to corporate and supply chain security

Tariff-related uncertainty can distract businesses, creating opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in corporate and supply chain security. Cybersecurity experts from…

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Collaborative supply chain innovation

Friday, April 25, 2025 · Venkat Srinivasan
Democratizing the supply chain can lead to sustained success and value for everyone

How composable technology is revolutionizing supply chain management

Thursday, April 17, 2025 · Amber Salley, vice president of industry solutions, GAINSystems
Composable architecture drives continuous improvement and fuels innovation, allowing businesses to optimize operations and achieve sustainable growth by leveraging best-of-breed solutions and embedding a data-driven mindset into the internal culture.

Tariffs: A hidden threat to corporate and supply chain security

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · Dean Weber, Edward Chua, Beth Musumeci, Megha Kalsi, & Edward Watabe
Tariff-related uncertainty can distract businesses, creating opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities in corporate and supply chain security. Cybersecurity experts from AlixPartners share strategies to protect your supply chain.

Securing the defense supply chain: Critical insights on CMMC 2.0 preparedness

Thursday, April 10, 2025 · Frank Balonis
For the defense industrial base, CMMC 2.0 compliance isn’t merely a regulatory hurdle—it’s a business imperative that requires a fundamental shift in how organizations approach supply chain security.

Securing customer data at every stage of the supply chain

Monday, April 7, 2025 · Moonmoon Rathod
Protecting customer data across the entire supply chain requires a comprehensive, multi-layered strategy. From encryption and secure communication channels to third-party vendor management and employee training, companies must implement security practices that safeguard data…

Navigating the future: Building a resilient supply chain in 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 · Marko Kovacevic
Challenges and opportunities evolve over time, and businesses must stay ahead of them through continuous applied research initiatives and supply chain transformation projects. Here is a framework for doing so.

AI: The key to navigating supply chain challenges in an uncertain world

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 · Ruth Beadle, head of global supply, Sanofi
The future of supply chain management involves harnessing the power of AI and it is necessary for industry leaders to embrace this technology, address implementation challenges, and contribute to creating a more resilient, efficient, and adaptive global supply chain ecosystem.

Optimizing freight costs with AI: The power of regional data

Monday, March 31, 2025 · Sudesh Kesarkar
The future of AI-powered transportation cost prediction lies in the strategic integration of regional economic indicators through Metropolitan Statistical Areas, ensuring smarter decision-making and long-term competitiveness.

Navigating the future of e-commerce logistics: Balancing speed and cost

Friday, March 28, 2025 · Nitin Kumar
The future of e-commerce logistics hinges on balancing speed and cost. As consumers prioritize affordability, now is the time for retailers and carriers to reassess their logistics strategies, identifying opportunities to optimize fulfillment strategies, cut unnecessary…

Supply chain negotiation: Improve the process to improve the results

Thursday, March 27, 2025 · Craig Moss
Supply chain procurement functions are particularly negotiation-intensive, often at the center of critical discussions and strategy. Building a framework to guide this process ensures consistency in negotiations.

What is the minimum wage in your state?

Monday, March 24, 2025 · Rosemary Coates
For companies looking to locate manufacturing, local prevailing wages, unemployment rate, and available workforce serve as a starting point. The Reshoring Institute’s Minimum Wage Study offers a starting guide.

Managing supply chains in times of uncertainty: The emergence of digital twin technologies

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 · Emel Aktas and Sharath Bobba
While digital twin technology for managing end-to-end supply chains is still in its infancy, many recognize the need, and many companies are leading the way with ambitious pilots.

The Internet of Animals offers lessons for supply chain management

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 · Dr. Maciel M. Queiroz
Animals have long been able to predict weather and other events and studying this ability could lead to breakthrough supply chain resilience

Transforming inventory management into strategic advantage through integrated business planning

Friday, March 14, 2025 · Alexander Miltenburg, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas
Adopting an integrated approach to inventory management not only mitigates risks but also fuels long-term business success, says Oliver Wight Americas’ Business Advisor Alexander Miltenburg.

Applying lessons learned from healthcare drone logistics to other supply chains

Thursday, March 13, 2025 · Rishabh Gupta, Vipul Garg, and Ila Manuj
A best-practice drone framework that has been successfully implemented in the healthcare supply chain shows the viability of drone delivery in other supply chains.
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