Supply Chain Visibility

Weathering the Trade Policy Storm

August 21, 2020

E2open

Here's what kind of volatility to expect, and how to seek shelter.

2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study

August 21, 2020

E2open

What does best-in-class forecasting and inventory management look like?

Tiffany Will Soon Reveal Everywhere Your Diamond Has Traveled

August 20, 2020

Bloomberg

Tiffany & Co. wants to ease customers’ concerns about human rights abuses in the diamond industry by providing them with an unprecedented amount of detail about the precious stones it sells.

EDITOR'S Q&A

5G Is on the Way: What Will It Mean for Supply Chains?

August 19, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

5G will soon become the new technology standard for cellular networks, and the benefits for business in general, and the supply chain specifically, are immense.

How to Optimize a Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

August 19, 2020

Joe Bellini, SCB Contributor

With storefronts under siege, strengthening direct-to-consumer channels has never been more important for retailers and manufacturers.

Unilever Uses Phones to Track Sustainable Palm Oil

August 18, 2020

Bloomberg

Unilever is planning to use new geo-location technology to make its palm oil supply chains more transparent and tackle a farm-to-table traceability problem that has plagued the industry for decades.

Control and Compliance Deliver $4.2 Million in Savings

August 13, 2020

Transportation Insight

Challenge: An auto parts manufacturer and distributor experienced steady growth, but decentralized processes and decision-making across 15 facilities made it difficult to monitor less-than-truckload (LTL) and parcel transportation. Poor visibility of weekly transactions slowed error response and impaired avoidance of recurring costs.

The Virtual 'War Room' Playbook for Supply Chains

August 12, 2020

Elementum

Learn how to configure an "incident management system" and set a war-room operating cadence.

How Demand Management Enables Supply-Chain and Financial Resiliency

August 11, 2020

Anaplan

These technologies are underpinning today's shock-resistant supply chains.

Special Report: Supply Chain Trends in Retail & Consumer Goods

Special Report: Supply-Chain Trends in Retail and Consumer Goods

August 11, 2020

Ryder

As the world moves toward near-sourcing, instantaneous commerce and automated logistics, these are the steps companies are taking to build efficient supply chains.

Supply Chain Visibility

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.