Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

Panasonic: Technology Helps Boost Transparency in Food Distribution

February 21, 2020

Panasonic

Foodborne illnesses spread quickly, but supply-chain technology can help boost transparency.

The Fabric of Industrial Change: Held Together by a Digital Thread

February 20, 2020

John Fishell, SCB Contributor

Supply chains can become fragile and broken. Managing abrupt changes in the manufacturing environment — both planned and unplanned — is among the key benefits of the digital enterprise.

Aberdeen Next Gen Supply Chain Planning

February 20, 2020

Kinaxis

Here's how a modern and non-siloed approach to planning can answer today’s supply-chain challenges.

Thinking Differently About Supply Chain Planning: The Case for Concurrency

February 20, 2020

Kinaxis

In this guide, supply-chain industry experts explain why concurrent planning is essential for today’s complex global networks.

The Path to Modern Supply Chain Planning

February 20, 2020

Kinaxis

If you're stuck in a siloed planning environment, your best laid supply-chain plans will likely be outdated before they see the light of day.

Analysis

A Dead 20th-Century Retailer Got a Lot Right About Shopping in 2020

February 12, 2020

John Richardson, SCB Contributor

Former retail chain Service Merchandise nailed fulfillment and omni-channel in the 1980s with its innovative showroom-catalog approach. These three strategic approaches put the company ahead of its time.

Analysis

Delivering Speed, Flexibility and Savings Across the Supply Chain

February 12, 2020

John Lowe, SCB Contributor

Today’s best businesses are a lot like world-class runners.

Analysis

This Five-Pillar ‘Sell Anywhere’ Strategy Will Help Retailers Thrive

February 12, 2020

Jim Tompkins, SCB Contributor

Each sales channel presents a unique opportunity to connect with customers and achieve long-term, profitable growth in a constantly evolving commerce environment.

Analysis

‘Ecosystem Commerce’ Could Be the New Supply-Chain Management

February 12, 2020

Rich Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

As companies experience the benefits of digital collaboration, they realize they’re not a “supply chain” at all. They’re a “supply network.”

ANALYSIS

The Evolution of Sales and Operations Planning

February 9, 2020

Andy Prinz & Jack Johnson, SCB Contributors

These five factors are allowing companies to enhance planning operations.

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.