3 Steps to Embrace Decision-Centric Planning in Supply Chain
John Galt
MAY 25, 2023
What is decision-centric planning? Learn about what this concept means in the context of supply chain planning and what actions you can take to embrace it.
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Making Better Decisions with Decision Science
Enterra Insights
MAY 23, 2023
According to Sheldon H. Jacobson , a Founder Professor of Computer Science at University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), “We live in a data-centric world, with artificial intelligence (AI) as the engine that increasingly drives decision-making.”[1] He adds, “Companies and government agencies all seek to make smarter decisions, often working with incomplete data, to gain competitive advantages. … Data-driven decision-making is the catchphrase of government and industry lea
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Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain
Talking Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
Every Friday on Talking Logistics I share news headlines related to supply chain and logistics. What if I fed those news headlines into a generative AI engine to create images? What would they look like? For the past two weeks, SAP (a Talking Logistics sponsor) has been using AI and a human artist “to turn. Read more The post Generative AI + Business Networks: A Smarter Way To Map Your Supply Chain appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
Are You Caught in the Middle?
Arkieva
MAY 23, 2023
Do you fall into the gray area of companies who require advanced planning capabilities but lack the resources of larger companies? Arkieva+ is for you. Are You Caught in the Middle? was first posted on May 23, 2023 at 8:14 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Tail Inventory: The Silent Cost Driver You Shouldn't Ignore
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
How Smart Contracts Could Play a Pivotal Role in Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 24, 2023
A major benefit of using smart contracts is that they can be drawn up in minutes rather than hours or days, as with traditional contracts.
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How manufacturers can adopt a sustainable supply chain
SYSPRO Smarter ERP
MAY 22, 2023
Due to increasing pressure from various stakeholders, many companies are turning their focus to ensuring that their supply chains are sustainable. Some people see the concept of a sustainable supply chain as being pushed on them, but there are good business reasons why companies should implement sustainable supply chains — it’s not just social or environmental consciousness.
Returning to the Office: Better for Supply Chain Performance?
Talking Logistics
MAY 22, 2023
In October 2022, Craig Federighi, SVP of software engineering at Apple, said this about Apple’s requirement for workers to return to the office: “We’re better, and we’re happier, when we’re together [in person]. As we were in the pandemic, we’d all talk about depression and the mental health crisis and how our kids were devastated.
3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide with Matt Hertz
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 22, 2023
Matt Hertz and Joe Lynch discuss 3PL Selection 101 – A Step by Step Guide. Matt is the Co-founder of Second Marathon , a logistics consulting firm that helps brands find outsourced fulfillment providers tailored to their business needs. About Matt Hertz Matt Hertz , the Co-Founder of Second Marathon, established the ecommerce logistics consulting firm after a successful career building and scaling intricate supply chain operations.
10 Hilarious Logistics Memes That Resonate with the Supply Chain Industry
Locus
MAY 21, 2023
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Don’t know the answer? Perhaps you know when the first meme was found? Both of these questions are known as ‘causality dilemmas’ and both still remain unanswered. What we do know is when the term ‘meme’ was first coined, however and we have biologist Richard Dawkins to thank for introducing us to it in his book The Selfish Gene.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
Do You Need a Graph?
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 26, 2023
The market literature, currently dripping with Artificial Intelligence, primarily focuses on discussions to build better engines to drive insights. This leads me to the question, “If the car’s frame is broken, can a better engine help?” I don’t think so. The basic frame of supply chain planning–functional taxonomies for optimization on a relational database–must be redesigned before supply chain leaders can reap the benefit of deep learning, neural networks, a
This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2023
Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business. For my son, he loved seeing how the Air Jordan prototype was created, and he considers himself a bit of a sneakerhead.
The Outsourced Supply Chain with Hannah Kain
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 26, 2023
Hannah Kain and Joe Lynch discuss the outsourced supply chain, a topic Hannah is familiar with due to ALOM ‘s extensive experience managing supply chain functions for diverse industries. Hannah is Founder and CEO of ALOM, a leading global supply chain management services and solutions provider, offering comprehensive services to Fortune 500 clients in various industries.
Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 26, 2023)
Talking Logistics
MAY 26, 2023
It’s been a busy two weeks of traveling, learning, and networking. Last week I was at the SAP Sapphire conference, and this week I was at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum 2023 conference. I’ll share my takeaways from both events in upcoming posts. (Sneak peak: AI and sustainability were big topics at both.) I’m looking forward to. Read more The post Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (May 26, 2023) appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
The S&OP Technology Quadry
Supply Chain Shaman
MAY 22, 2023
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a business process. When the design is a supply chain-centric design, problems arise. I have tracked maturity levels in S&OP for the past two decades and note that most companies are stuck unable to drive progress. I would like to help. This is the goal of this post. S&OP Challenges In a recent research study of business executives, the top three challenges were: not having technologies that support the S&OP process, issues with the role of
Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 22, 2023
A Supply Chain Design Solution from Coupa Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. The company is willing to relocate you thousands of miles away from home and your family is in full support. The interview process is over, but more challenges are ahead. Which school are your children going to attend? Are you going to rent a house or an apartment?
Sustainability and Reusable Packaging with Mike Newman
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 24, 2023
Mike Newman and Joe Lynch discuss sustainability and reusable packaging. Mike is the CEO of Returnity Innovations, a triple bottom line company dedicated to supporting its investors, the community, and the planet. About Mike Newman Mike Newman , the CEO of Returnity Innovations, is a recognized authority in the field of transformational logistics platforms, specializing in shifting from single-use to circularity through reusable packaging solutions for companies and organizations.
6 Truths to Clarify and Empower Your Digital Supply Chain Strategy
The Network Effect
MAY 26, 2023
The post 6 Truths to Clarify and Empower Your Digital Supply Chain Strategy appeared first on The Network Effect.
A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Sustainable Supply Chains: You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure
AIMMS
MAY 26, 2023
The post Sustainable Supply Chains: You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure appeared first on AIMMS.
WMS Modernization at Raymour & Flanigan: Adding Efficiencies to a Positive Customer Experience
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 24, 2023
Raymour & Flanigan, the Northeast’s largest mattress and furniture retailer, is a family-run company with a strong corporate culture. A core tenet of its culture is a focus on providing a positive customer experience and ensuring everyone’s furniture and home décor needs are met. Part of this positive experience is supported by high product availability and rapid white-glove delivery.
ToolsGroup and illycaffè to Present at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, June 5-7, in Barcelona
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MAY 23, 2023
ToolsGroup customer, illycaffè, will share how probabilistic forecasting supports a customer-centric planning process, helps guarantee product availability, and successfully navigates uncertainty. MILAN and BOSTON – May 23, 2023 – ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, June 5-7.
Cognitive Computing, Decision-making, and the Supply Chain
Enterra Insights
MAY 25, 2023
Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex and, as a result, supply chain professionals are constantly facing information overload. Fortunately, cognitive computing solutions can help professionals deal with both information overload and complexity. When IBM coined the term “cognitive computing,” the company had information overload in mind.v, former CEO of IBM, explained, “The idea was to help you and I make better decisions amid cognitive overload. … If I considered the initia
Revolutionizing Hiring: Remote-Insourcing That Slashes Turnover & Training Costs!
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U.S.-Led Pacific Trade Talks Close to Reaching Supply Chains Pact
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In early May, I participated in one of the supply chain industry’s premier events, which attracted more than 3,500 logistics professionals. I attend this conference every year, but this time, strolling the exhibition floor and surveying the 110+ technology providers’ latest wares, I was struck by a dichotomy. On the one hand, technology has undeniably helped the supply chain industry solve a multitude of previously intractable problems, making supply chains significantly less fragile in the proc
How Ford is Changing the Car-Buying Experience
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Pay Gap Transparency: Equality and Pay in the Workplace
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How Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform
Advertiser: GEP
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Boeing CEO Warns Supply-Chain Constraints Could Last ‘Very Long Time’
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How to Navigate ESG Risk with Supplier Management Software
QAD
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