This site uses cookies to improve your experience. To help us insure we adhere to various privacy regulations, please select your country/region of residence. If you do not select a country, we will assume you are from the United States. Select your Cookie Settings or view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Used for the proper function of the website
Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
Cookie Settings
Cookies and similar technologies are used on this website for proper function of the website, for tracking performance analytics and for marketing purposes. We and some of our third-party providers may use cookie data for various purposes. Please review the cookie settings below and choose your preference.
Strictly Necessary: Used for the proper function of the website
Performance/Analytics: Used for monitoring website traffic and interactions
NIS 2 Has Deep Impacts on the SupplyChain, Not Just Plant Operations The manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it grapples with the implications of the Network and Information Systems Directive 2 (NIS 2). This includes risk analysis, security of supplychains, and incident response capabilities.
Supplychain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supplychain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supplychain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supplychain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supplychain.
I laugh when business leaders tell me that they are going to replace their current supplychain planning technologies with “AI.” Each supplychain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions.
Supplychain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supplychain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supplychain data gateway. Here are 10 ways a supplychain data gateway can improve your performance across the end-to-end supplychain.
Continual technological changes necessitate adjustments to manufacturing and supplychain processes, leading to a heavy volume of contracts that outpaces most industries. The high-tech and telecom sectors face a contract management crisis if the process isn’t managed properly.
The formula for OTIF is: Measuring a supplychain against OTIF metrics is a key strategy that helps decision makers attach a tangible value to the success of their fulfillment and allows them to determine key strategies. Inadequacy of Planning Tools The second challenge identified by respondents was the inadequacy of planning tools.
However, as carbon taxes and emissions reporting requirements continue increasing, supplychain professionals face mounting pressures from inside and outside their organizations to measure and improve performance against new, nebulous sustainability metrics. Sustainability is high on the list of favorite corporate buzzwords.
My head is wobbling with announcements, late-night Friday press releases, company name changes, and executive turnover in the supplychain planning market. Logility, a conservative company supplychain planning technology, historically had no debt and cash reserves of more than 80M, is undervalued in this deal.
Technology can change or even improve work. Companies today making a fundamental mistake: they are attempting to automate current processes with AI versus challenging and redefining work. Today, in supplychain planning, this could not be further from reality. What’s missing? This bearish attitude is well-founded.
This Gartner report, provided complimentary of TadaNow, provides answers to questions that SupplyChain leaders in Manufacturing companies have –– from definitions and scope to framework, how to leverage it all, and best practices. Create –– What are the steps manufacturing organizations need to build a control tower?
Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connectedsupply chain processes. Supplychain modernization must occur in todays digital-centric world. The past approach of limited, incremental improvements is not sufficient for today’s supplychain needs.
In a keynote session at LogiCon24 , one of the speakers, Rachel Wilson, spoke in detail on tactics to supplychain cybersecurity risk mitigation. Patch & Update Devices: Softwaremanufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code. They also count on you to be unprepared.
Building a software company is hard work. The supplychain planner role is the most dissatisfied of any employee in the supplychain, but most focus on improving engines using AI into conventional work processes. How to do this? How do you drive value? How do I train and maintain the logic?”
The SupplyChain Renaissance Has Begun! As a former COO, overseeing Kaizen events, value-stream mapping analysis , upgrading ERP systems, and implementing customer success programs, I recall how easy it was for functional leaders to get bogged down in their own imperatives and lose sight of the big picture.
Because software-driven architectures touch virtually every industry, there has been an increased need for electronic components including computer chips in every industry. It will have a long-term impact on all industries, even those that don’t directly relate to the chip manufacturers.
In a recent research project, we found that 2/3 of companies had a digital supplychain transformation strategy; however, those that were evolving their strategy performed better during the early months of the pandemic than those that were “clear” on the project plan for a digital transformation. SupplyChain 4.0.
Traditional supplychain planning was defined by the theory of constraints and the Deming Wheel of Plan, Do, Check, and Act (PDCA) philosophies. As I write about the need to rethink how we make decisions with new forms of technology and the definition of a good decision, I turn to the Cynefin model advocated by my friend Trevor Miles.
For the past few years, the news has been filled with stories about supplychain disruptions, supplychain fragility, and the need for supplychain resilience. A term once prominent in supply discussions optimization isn’t heard quite as often as it used to be.
In a keynote session at LogiCon24 , one of the speakers, Rachel Wilson, spoke in detail on tactics to supplychain cyber security risk mitigation. Patch & Update Devices: Softwaremanufacturers are constantly discovering new flaws, bugs, and weaknesses in their code. They also count on you to be unprepared.
Speaker: Fernando Penteado, CPSM - Supply Chain and Logistics Executive, Global Markets Expert, and International Speaker
The still-persistent effects of the pandemic have made it clear that the skills and tools that characterize traditional S&OP are not enough to respond to unprecedented interruptions. Join this exclusive webinar with internationally experienced supplychain executive Fernando Penteado to discover the solutions you need.
If you’re evaluating procurement technology or exploring ways to drive more value from existing systems, chances are you’re looking beyond tactical fixes – you want a smarter, scalable strategy. A fragmented approach that lacks the infrastructure, integration, or automation for supporting repeatable, enterprise-wide analysis.
How should a global manufacturer make a decision? And how can supplychain planning help? My goal was to think harder about how to best implement Advanced Planning before I wrote my next post. My goal was to think harder about how to best implement Advanced Planning before I wrote my next post.
New technologies revolutionizing transportation are creating tremendous opportunities but also unprecedented challenges for tire manufacturers. The establishment of efficient global supplychains has become critical to competitiveness.
Supplychain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supplychain disruption, regardless of the source. A resilient supplychain may be stretched to the max, but it doesn’t break.
Speaker: Rod Robinson - SVP of the Supplier Diversity Practice, Insight Sourcing Group
How can a supplier diversity program help you gain invaluable competitive advantages? Supplier diversity programs are impactful and effective tools in your business strategy because they guarantee a diverse supplier base and ensure inclusivity within your ultimate procurement plan. Ready to get started?
The global supplychain is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, availability of reasonably priced logistics, and low variability. In March 2023, the Global SupplyChain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. Over the past three years, supplychain cycles shifted.
The global supplychain landscape is undergoing significant transformations, influenced by rapid technological advancements, shifting consumer expectations, and the intricacies of international commerce. Developing Analytical Skills Data analysis is at the heart of effective supplychain management.
Day in the life of a machine learning engineer sharkins Tue, 06/17/2025 - 08:46 Machine learning engineers stand at the forefront of innovation, blending creativity with cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights. I work as a Software Developer in Kinaxis’ Machine Learning team. Pretty cool, right?
At the close of 2019, Jennifer Van Cise via Industry Week reported on the steep challenges faced in manufacturing and downstream supplychains. The post [WHITE PAPER] How to Build the Business Case for Integrated SupplyChain Systems appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.
Speaker: Trish Uhl, Founder of Owl's Ledge LLC and the Talent & Learning Analytics Leadership Forum
Join Trish Uhl, creator of the Learning Systems Engineering Framework™, as she shares secrets from the playbook she crafted to address these challenges while consulting on a global supplychain standardization and digitalization traceability project for the world's third largest food manufacturer.
Thats why local SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is critically important for any business operation, and SupplyChain Management is no exception. If you are looking for ways to improve your supplychain management performance, e.g., by cutting costs and saving time, you must consider leveraging local SEO.
The 2025 NA Gartner SupplyChain Symposium|Xpo made one thing crystal clear: AI is no longer the futureits the engine driving the transformation of todays supplychains. Whether its demand forecasting, network design, or manufacturing optimization, AI is enabling companies to respond faster and smarter to disruption.
Over the past few years, supplychain and procurement pros have faced the challenge of navigating their enterprises through one disruption after another. Manufacturing process complexity, including sourcing of complex parts and part relationships. How to Move Forward.
The SupplyChain Renaissance Has Begun! The realm of SupplyChain and Logistics myths is no different. Is the global supplychain fully automated? What about the role of technology in transportation? Is automation always a good, productive thing, or can it cause problems?
During our conversation, Eddie and I spoke about the changing nature of global supplychains in the face of the ongoing Covid pandemic as well as the continuing surge of e-commerce. First, what is the current state of supplychaintechnology? Second, how does a company prioritize research and development efforts?
ToolsGroup customer Suministros & Alimentos , a leading Central American food distribution and logistics provider, with regional coverage across Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, will showcase how it uses technology and AI to predict demand and track shipments in real time to optimize the supplychain, ensure product quality.
The Connected SupplyChain. Drip Digital SupplyChain. Autonomous SupplyChain Planning. Self-Healing SupplyChains. Touchless SupplyChains. Small companies outperform large companies, and the marquee customers of major supplychain planning technology providers underperform.
According to one survey , only 27% of leaders believe that they have the talent needed to meet current supplychain performance requirements. What should supplychain leaders be looking for to close the talent gap? AGCO Logistics Team Accepts Prestigious SupplyChain Award.
The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supplychain. Like riding a bumpy road, the supplychain leader is riding the ups and downs of changing market conditions facing greater variability day-to-day. Here, based on interviews with supplychain leaders, I share lessons learned. How do they need to shift?
” Dragons are a good analogy for the risks faced by supplychains. No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supplychains, but some risks are known. Navigating this years looming risks to build a secure supply network has never been more critical.[1] ”[3] Climate Change.
Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supplychain insights and advice. Today’s article comes from Erin Sun at Oracle and identifies five supplychain success factors CPG companies need to know for increased profitability.
The high-tech industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer demands. Here, we explore the five biggest trends and challenges in the high-tech industry and how Blue Yonder’s solutions can help overcome them. A truly agile and integrated supplychain is paramount.
That’s the power of manufacturing data collection. Manufacturing data collection is your secret weapon for boosting efficiency, cutting waste, and staying ahead of the competition. Let’s dive in and unlock the potential of your manufacturing data. Its the foundation of modern manufacturing efficiency.
In 2004, I worked with a Midwest North American meatpacker to help define its supplychain strategy. An enlightened leadership team wanted to be sure that the organization knew how to make money through bi-directional orchestration of the bill of materials. A weakness of Technology A is to implement whatever the client asks.
We organize all of the trending information in your field so you don't have to. Join 102,000+ users and stay up to date on the latest articles your peers are reading.
You know about us, now we want to get to know you!
Let's personalize your content
Let's get even more personalized
We recognize your account from another site in our network, please click 'Send Email' below to continue with verifying your account and setting a password.
Let's personalize your content