Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

A New Roadmap for Oil and Gas Supply Chains

September 16, 2020

Ennio Senese, SCB Contributor and Patrick Heuer, SCB Contributor

Steer clear of traditional cost-cutting moves in favor of these four strategies.

Global Animal Nutrition Company Crushes Service, Inventory Goals With QAD DynaSys

September 15, 2020

Challenge: A global manufacturer has been evolving from a logistics culture to global supply-chain culture. Due to fast-changing regulations and market expectations, the ability to anticipate customers’ requirements has become strategic. Now the entire supply chain must be ready to meet their needs.

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Watch: A New Report on Supply-Chain Sustainability

September 14, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What makes a supply chain resilient? A discussion about the findings from a new study by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics.

Bridge the Gulf Between Supply-Chain Planning and Finance

September 11, 2020

QAD DynaSys

Aligning operations and financial planning is a critical aspect of supply-chain resilience.

The Digital Approach to Smart Container Shipping

September 11, 2020

Jon Fath, SCB Contributor

With total vessel capacity expected to reach an all-time high in 2020, companies at every port and shipping nexus are beginning to re-evaluate longstanding business processes.

Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain for the New Normal

September 9, 2020

Mark Hermans and Stefan Schrauf, SCB Contributors

Supply-chain executives in North America have a lot on their plates these days, to say the least.

Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem; It Is a Symptom

Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem — It's a Symptom

September 3, 2020

Oliver Wight

How to make chronic inventory issues a thing of the past.

Five Tips for Creating an Efficient Supplier Onboarding Process

September 2, 2020

John Allen, SCB Contributor

Supplier onboarding is about creating smooth and manageable processes to develop strong buyer-vendor relationships — the kind that result in improved outcomes for all parties involved.

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Watch: How Retailers Are Gearing Up for the Peak Season

September 1, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

James Thomson, partner with Buy Box Experts, offers a view of the coming peak holiday shopping season, and describes what retailers are doing to prepare for it, in a time of pandemic.

How a Big Grocery Supply Chain Took Control During the Pandemic

August 31, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the battle to keep essential products flowing to store shelves during the coronavirus pandemic, Retail Business Services has been on the front line.

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.