Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

Connecting Strategy to Execution With Integrated Strategy Management

December 7, 2020

Oliver Wight

Five key elements of Integrated Strategy Management help to execute corporate plans and drive financial results.

Technology's Role in Delivering a Vaccine Across the Globe

December 3, 2020

Guy Bloch, SCB Contributor

Supply-chain technologies — including artificial intelligence — can help distribute a COVID-19 vaccine more quickly, and to more people.

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Watch: A New Supply-Chain Resilience Stress Test

December 2, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Kris Timmermans, senior managing director and global lead for supply chain operations with Accenture, and David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, discuss their joint effort in creating a stress test for assessing the risks to supply chains of major disruptions.

Nine Practical Steps You Can Take to Improve Supply Chain Collaboration Right Now

December 2, 2020

SAP Ariba

Shortages in supply and disruptions in the logistics chain are a tale as old as time. And while there are few precedents in this period of uncertainty, the basics remain the same: By adopting guidance that pacesetters use to navigate other forms of disruption, you can confidently lead your supply chain through change, now and in the future.

Are Your Trading Partners Worth More Than a Spreadsheet?

December 2, 2020

SAP Ariba

What if you could collaborate with all your trading partners on a single network?

Five Ways to Face Supply-Chain Headwinds With Digitalization

December 2, 2020

Sébastien Breteau, SCB Contributor

The supply-chain landscape is likely to remain turbulent for some time. Here are five ways digitalization will help.

Coping With Black Friday 2020 — and Manufacturers’ ‘Crazy Thursday’

November 25, 2020

Max Versace, SCB Contributor

While Black Friday holiday shopping has always been a stressful time for consumers and manufacturers alike, the 2020 season will have additional challenges brought on by the spread of COVID-19.

Developing an E-Commerce Strategy for Holiday Hysteria

November 24, 2020

Kenny Tsang, SCB Contributor

Global digital commerce sales are expected to rise 30% year-on-year during this holiday season, encompassing 34% growth in the U.S.

Delivering Success: How the Logistics and Transportation Function Drives Supply Chain Excellence

November 19, 2020

SAP

Logistics executives should consider these actions to address current challenges and join the ranks of supply-chain leaders.

Surviving and Thriving: How Supply Chain Leaders Minimize Risk and Maximize Opportunities

November 19, 2020

SAP

The delicate balance between supply-chain effectiveness and financial performance comes down to four critical habits.

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.