Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

Why So Many Supply Chains Are Stuck in the Past — and a Path Forward

January 10, 2021

Supply chains have for many years tolerated a lack of accountability at nearly every node — from buyer-supplier relationships to outdated tools and data transparency issues — which has prevented businesses from operating cost- and time-efficiently and delivering on their promises.

COVID-19 Delivers a Wakeup Call for Supply-Chain Risk Management

January 1, 2021

Riskmethods

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on global risk-management strategies. Many companies learned in 2020 that their supply chains weren’t prepared for a disruption of such massive scale. Now, they’re determined not to get caught short again.

Five Supply-Chain Finance Trends Coming This Year, and How to Prepare

January 1, 2021

Sush Koka, SCB Contributor

What will the new year bring, and how should we prepare?

How AI Is Transforming Global Supply Chains

December 28, 2020

Doug Mefford, SCB Contributor

Hit hard by the global pandemic and ready to future-proof their operations, companies are deploying AI-enabled solutions that can help them work better, smarter and faster.

Three Ways to Weather the Next Surge in PPE Demand

December 27, 2020

Bill Kopitke, SCB Contributor

As we approach the one-year mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains in the U.S. are still struggling to operate confidently and efficiently with essential supplies.

Five Ways Digital-Twin Technology Is Helping Businesses Through the Pandemic

December 27, 2020

Roch Gauthier, SCB Contributor

Here's how some manufacturers are using digital twins to keep complex supply-chain operations running as efficiently as possible.

Three Keys to Navigating the Next COVID-19

December 23, 2020

Keith Hausmann, SCB Contributor

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain leaders have realized there is no “new normal,” and are focusing on how to guide their organizations through uncharted waters, no matter what the challenge might be.

Blockchain’s Critical Role in Supply-Chain Transparency

December 22, 2020

Robert Galarza, SCB Contributor

Managing complex supply chains is an art unto itself, but it all comes down to one fundamental principle: transparency.

Stop Delaying — Your Logistics Systems Belong in the Cloud

December 22, 2020

Brandon Edenfield, SCB Contributor

Some of the biggest players in the logistics industry still rely on outdated mainframe systems that hinder supply-chain agility.

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Watch: How the Pandemic Is Impacting Manufacturing Strategies

December 22, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

John Caltabiano, vice president of supply chain with manufacturing services provider Jabil Inc., discusses the results of a recent survey of supply-chain professionals about how they’re weathering the coronavirus pandemic.

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.