Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

EDITOR'S Q&A

Why Are Procurement Organizations Lagging in Adopting Automation?

May 5, 2021

A new study by SAP and Oxford Economics on managing procurement spend finds that the discipline is well behind the curve in shedding manual processes and embracing automation.

Rethinking Supply Chain as a Value Driver

April 30, 2021

Shubho Chatterjee, SCB Contributor

Supply chain should be viewed as a value driver as opposed to a cost center.

Procurement and HR: A Critical Partnership in the Supply Chain

April 29, 2021

Joseph Torella, SCB Contributor

For all the differences between procurement, with its pragmatic, quantitative and best-price-for-best-supply mindset, and human resources, with its qualitative approach to the organization’s people and relationships, a lot more thought should be given to where they come together.

Recalibrating Logistics in a Post-Pandemic World

April 28, 2021

Mike Glodziak, SCB Contributor

An efficient, lean and profitable supply chain is about being proactive rather than reactive, forcing many businesses to recalibrate their logistics in 2021 and beyond.

VIDEO

Watch: Can Importers Still Use the ‘First Sale’ Rule for Goods From China?

April 26, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Dana Watts, counsel with Miller & Chevalier, explains the “first sale” rule for reducing U.S. importers’ duty levels, and discusses whether it remains a viable method for achieving that purpose.

For Vaccine Distribution, Fleet Managers Need Better Real-Time Data

April 23, 2021

William Bain, SCB Contributor

The connection between fleet managers and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is more important than many people realize.

The New E-Commerce Landscape Is Redefining Successful Marketing

April 23, 2021

Maria Coleman, SCB Contributor

Economic uncertainty over the past year has caused businesses of all sizes to adjust their marketing strategies.

How Customers Are Influencing the Future of Planning

April 22, 2021

Mohammed Hajibashi, Frank Meuwissen and Prashant Sanghvi, SCB Contributors

The pressure to develop a customer-centric supply chain has been growing for years, a timeline that was drastically accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

How A.I. Connects Buyers, Suppliers and Logistic Providers

April 22, 2021

Priyesh Ranjan, SCB Contributor

By better managing the dynamic interaction among the three main players within the supply chain — logistics, suppliers, and buyers — sellers can save money for customers and lessen the environmental impact of the supply-chain industry.

VIDEO

Watch: A Stress Test for Supply Chains, Part 2

April 19, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, brings us up to date on the results of applying a supply-chain “stress test” to companies in multiple industries.

Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain planning and optimization. New technologies in supply chain 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 planning tools and solutions for supply chain optimization.