As we’ve seen over the last few years, planning and forecasting alone haven’t been enough to deal with the delays and shortages rippling through global supply chains.
Growing uncertainties in global supply chains necessitate a fresh approach to inventory strategy, says Warren Owen, vice president solutions consultants with Netstock.
In a difficult economy, the most obvious action item on executive agendas is cutting cost. Yet businesses often fail to make good on that relatively straightforward objective.
Visibility is top of mind for supply chain executives today, but they still need to sell the organization on the value of investing in that capability, says Jeffrey Luft, portfolio development executive with Siemens Digital Logistics.
Emissions reduction isn't only a business imperative — it's an environmental necessity. Scope 3 reporting motivates the business world to generate impactful change.
In our ever-changing world, supply chain organizations must be able to respond to a wide range of variables including geopolitical factors, supply shortages, transportation bottlenecks, extreme weather, and public health events. Download the survey report to see key findings and learn more about the data challenges identified by supply chain decision makers around the globe.
Over the past 20 years, various supply chain functions within organizations – such as procurement, planning, fulfillment, transportation management, and warehouse management – have grown into organizational silos, each with their own business software and processes.
The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain visibility and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in supply chain visibility 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 supply chain visibility solutions for real-time insight, risk management and supply chain optimization.
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