When it comes to supply chain IT investments, sales & operations planning (S&OP) software has consistently scored highest for several years. One major pitfall when selecting S&OP software is becoming blinded by its functionality. The …
Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) is on the rise. An increasing number of companies are realizing that a more responsive approach to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is necessary to remain effective in today’s rapidly …
Over 60% of European and US companies expect to reshore some of their production activities from Asia back to Europe or the US over the next three years. That is the main conclusion from the …
Sustainability, Checklist, Trends
In order to limit global warming, CO2 emissions must be substantially reduced by 2030. Since the logistics sector accounts for 24% of the total CO2 footprint, supply chain and logistics professionals have an important responsibility …
In 2010, Professor Stephen Bungay proposed that companies could apply the military concept of Mission Command leadership as a way of coping with the challenges imposed by the fast-changing and unpredictable dynamics in business environments. …
Last year, there were a record-breaking 490,000 vacancies in the warehousing and transportation sector, according to The Washington Post, and that number continues to rise. On the other hand, there are reports that robotics and …
Gartner considers multi-enterprise supply chain business networks to be foundational technology for higher-maturity companies. They should implement an end-to-end visibility platform to coordinate, orchestrate, automate and transform the company's extended supply chain within the overall …
A company's ability to evaluate multiple 'what-if' scenarios and make rapid decisions with a high level of confidence is what keeps supply chains moving during disruptions like COVID-19. But what can you do if you …
A series of forces are colliding to challenge the structure and operation of many supply chains and their ability to meet rapidly changing expectations for fulfilment of orders. Amazon Prime, same-day/next-day, the pandemic, shortages of …
Geographical risk events are currently top-of-mind among purchasing and supply chain managers as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. While risks like quality control issues and mechanical failures are generally easier to predict, geographical risk …
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