Inventory Planning/ Optimization

Q&A | How P&G Responds to Changing Customer Preferences

December 5, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The consumer-products giant has an innovative strategy for adjusting to ever-shifting consumer preferences.

Q&A | Mapping the New Supply-Chain Planning Landscape

December 4, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Here's how recent progress in technology and business-process is creating an improved planning environment.

Want to Be a Modern CPG? Start With Your Supply Chain

December 3, 2018

Mohammed Hajibashi, SCB Contributor

Modern customer service is no longer simply about selling products — it’s about offering an entire experience.

Q&A | They Want It Now: The Age of Same-Day Delivery

December 3, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Once considered a premium option — assuming it was available at all — same-day service is now the standard for many e-commerce shoppers.

How a Traveling Vinegar Salesman Innovated the Global Sushi Industry

November 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Kunihiko Tanaka was peddling vinegar to sushi restaurants in western Japan when he spotted the opportunity that would change his life.

Think Tank

Three Keys to Happy Shoppers This Holiday Season

November 28, 2018

Guy Courtin, SCB Contributor

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and customer expectations have never been higher.

Think Tank

Supply Chain Nightmares: What Keeps a Buyer Up at Night

November 26, 2018

Todd Bauman, SCB Contributor

Managing risk is a critical aspect of any buyer's job — and globalization has made that task more difficult than ever.

Q&A | The Challenges of Automotive Supply Chains

November 21, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Demands for service and efficiency in the automotive industry are more intense than ever before.

High Expectations May Hurt Retailers This Holiday Shopping Season

November 15, 2018

Bloomberg

Researchers and trade groups expect retail sales in stores and online to grow 5 percent or more — which could make this Christmas shopping season the best in recent memory.

Think Tank

Will the Trade War Force a Rethinking of High-Tech Sourcing Strategies?

November 12, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The escalating tariff war between the U.S. and China is already having a negative impact on high-tech supply chains.

Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.