Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

ANALYSIS

A.I. Is Still Finding Its Place in Supply-Chain Management

February 1, 2021

A vast majority of supply-chain professionals still don’t know what to do with artificial intelligence, or how it can provide the most value to their organizations.

ANALYSIS

Business 4.0: Integrating Planning and Execution

February 1, 2021

Rich Sherman, SCB Contributor

Companies today have access to an abundance of data sources and advanced analytics, which are bringing forth new approaches to planning and modeling, with the goal of optimizing product flow throughout markets.

How Manufacturers Can Boost Agility in a Post-Pandemic World

January 31, 2021

Vikas Rajput, SCB Contributor

The pandemic has exposed longstanding problems in the ways that manufacturers typically react to problems and use available data.

How Fed Policy Impacts Manufacturer Profits and Supply-Chain Costs

January 31, 2021

Mark Zetter, SCB Contributor

A perfect storm of currency debasement, higher taxes, and declining purchasing power is driving manufacturers to focus on overall spend, cost-cutting, and the need to optimize cash conversion.

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Ten Predictions for Supply-Chain and Procurement Software in 2021

January 26, 2021

Jack Freeman, SCB Contributor

We'll see more supplier diversity and the rise of the Chief Data Officer, but we still aren't ready for an A.I. revolution.

Four Ways Electronic Bills of Lading Benefit the Supply Chain

January 21, 2021

Will Chu, SCB Contributor

While physical paperwork has long been the go-to form of communication within the supply-chain industry, electronic bills of lading are expected to become the standard moving forward.

EDITOR'S Q&A

How the Pandemic Has Altered AT&T’s Global Sourcing Strategy

January 14, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains all over the world, and that of communications giant AT&T was no exception.

Three Ways Visual AI Can Optimize Retail Supply Chains

January 14, 2021

Idan Pinto, SCB Contributor

Visual AI tools such as visual search have unlocked a host of sales-related advantages for e-commerce — and offer a wealth of data that can boost operational efficiencies.

VIDEO

Watch: Meeting DOD’s New Cybersecurity Rules for Contractors

January 12, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Chip Lilliewood, vice president of government programs and channels with Dun & Bradstreet, and Bill Solms, president and general manager of Qomplx Government Solutions, explain the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), issued by the U.S. Department of Defense for all suppliers in the government’s defense industrial base.

Photo of someone signing a Contract at a desk

Five Key Provisions You Should Have in Your Supply-Chain Contracts

January 10, 2021

Hannah Genton, SCB Contributor

Smart partnerships and relationship management are critical to every supply strategy, but the supply-chain contract is what counts when questions arise or things go wrong.

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.