Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Business ‘Reinvention’: Necessary for Survival

May 14, 2021

If you think your business is in a comfortable place and securely on the road to continued profitability, you might need to think again.

How to Prepare for the Next Supply Chain Disruption

May 13, 2021

Amir Taichman, SCB Contributor

Recent supply chain disruptions exposed many gaps in the global trading system and geopolitical forecasting, while underscoring dangerous and expensive weaknesses in supply chain management.

With Programmatic Commerce, Consumers Drive the Supply Chain

May 6, 2021

Are Traasdahl, SCB Contributor

A programmatic commerce model caters to consumer trends and behaviors, allowing businesses to act on threats and opportunities in real time.

EDITOR'S Q&A

Why Are Procurement Organizations Lagging in Adopting Automation?

May 5, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

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.

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.