Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

Less Paper, More Power: How AI Helps Carriers Meet Their SLAs

March 3, 2022

Bruce Orcutt, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The challenge of meeting service level agreements (SLAs) can often be the cause of sleepless nights for shipping directors.

Does Just-in-Time Inventory Really Enhance Cash Flow?

March 2, 2022

Patrick Long, SCB Contributor

For many businesses, the past year exposed the fragility of their cash flow and working capital. The pandemic, coupled with supply chain disruptions and erratic consumer demand, wreaked havoc on companies facing both internal and external pressures.

When 'Just-in-Time' Is Just Too Late: A New Approach to Managing Production

February 28, 2022

Tania Scroggie, SCB Contributor

Just-in-time and ad hoc ordering work well while parts are still in production and the supply chain is robust. But once the manufacturing process is disrupted, and supplies become limited or even non-existent, things change drastically.

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Watch: Investment in Supply Chain Technology

February 24, 2022

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Interest in supply chain and logistics technology is on the increase and will continue to grow, says Alex Yeager, senior vice president of Redwood Logistics.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | How Inventory Management Can Fix Broken Supply Chains

February 18, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Inventory management poses a huge challenge to retailers today — but it’s also the key to matching supply with demand in difficult times.

How Ecosystem Planning Counters Supply Chain ‘Bullwhip Effect’

February 8, 2022

Rich Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Along with the passing of supply “chains” in favor of supply “networks,” statistical forecasting is passing in favor of more advanced cognitive technology.

Is Supply Chain Technology Failing U.S. Retailers?

February 8, 2022

Tony Gray, SCB Contributor

In the face of prolific investments in supply chain technology and resources, U.S. retailers have failed to achieve significant cost savings.

Dynamic Pricing for Last-Mile Delivery

February 8, 2022

John Haber, SCB Contributor

The ability to optimize routes utilizing algorithms, artificial intelligence and other technology tools has been around for a while, replacing manual tools such as spreadsheets and, in some cases, nothing at all. Dynamic pricing can soon become a reality for last-mile deliveries. By adding dynamic pricing to dynamic routing, a carrier can reduce costs and save time and provide more accurate pricing based on demand.

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Announcing Gartner's Five-Part Webinar Series on Coping With the Supply Chain Crisis

February 7, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Bart De Muynck, research analyst with Gartner, previews the consultancy's five-part webinar series, to be presented throughout 2022, in association with SupplyChainBrain: "Five Keys to Unlocking Supply Chain Value in a Time of Crisis."

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Watch: Are Businesses Living Up to ESG Requirements?

February 3, 2022

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A review of how good a job companies are doing in adhering to their promises in the areas of environmental, social and governance (ESG), with two attorneys from Crowell & Moring LLP.

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.