Why Integrated Business Planning is Critical in Food & Beverage
The food and beverage industry is an ever-fluctuating landscape with a constant demand for operational efficiency. The key to navigating this challenging environment is robust Integrated Business Planning (IBP). Leveraging our...
Automotive Supply Chain Management Lessons for Life Sciences
Transitioning from Automotive to Life Sciences
In a recent episode of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, Carrie Uhl, a seasoned supply chain executive, shares her journey from being the Vice President...
What to Know About Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)?
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) is a crucial practice to ensure operational efficiency, supply chain resilience and strategic decision-making. By developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, organizations can improve pricing,...
Diffusing Healthcare Innovations
The healthcare industry is renowned for innovation. Medical device firms and pharmaceutical firms spend billions of dollars on research and development. They are constantly faced with new health challenges and expiring...
Disruptions and the Democratization of Healthcare
The other day, I called my local pharmacy to find out if I could still get my scheduled flu shot. I had a sinus infection and was on antibiotics. No idea...
Adaptation: The Key to Growing Sales with Supply Chain Uncertainty
I bought a new car without test-driving it, waited a month for it to be delivered, and it’s still missing a component - it’s the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.
Who else...
What Does Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Software Do?
An Introduction to How FTZ Software is Changing FTZ Management for the Better
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) management has a reputation for being complex, especially regarding inventory management. US Customs and Border Protection...
MODEX 2024: Supply Chain Lessons from the Frontlines
MODEX 2024, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the USA, held at the sprawling Georgia World Congress Center, brought together supply chain professionals from around the world to...
How to Predict the Unexpected and Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption with AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the big “buzzwords” of 2024, which is a shame because the technology’s analytical capabilities have a lot to offer supply chain planners – if you...
Optimize Operations with Accurate Demand Forecasting
In today's era of digital transformation, technology is imperative to mitigate the bullwhip effect within the supply chain. The bullwhip effect illustrates how minor shifts in consumer demand for a product...