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Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Insights

On September 9–11, 2014, 110 supply chain visionaries will gather in the desert at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona to think differently and define the future of supply chain. Today, 90% of publicly-traded companies are stuck at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns. It is needed.

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5 supply chain management tips for retail for sustained profitability

6 River Systems

Whether you are new in the retail space or an established player, what you cannot build with a click of a button is a strong brand or an efficient supply chain. A white paper published by DHL found that inefficient handling of supply chains causes high costs, wasted resources, and reduced agility.

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Implementation Phases of DSCA Again Extended

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog updates pharmaceutical and healthcare industry readers of the implications of another implementation delay of Drug Supply chain Safety Act (DSCA). Background The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCA) is U.S. Background The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCA) is U.S.

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26 warehouse pros reveal the most important factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse

6 River Systems

The world of logistics is increasingly driven by technology , with artificial intelligence, big data, the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation among the biggest logistics trends today. That said, there are many factors to consider when moving to an automated warehouse. Robert DeStefano. Rupy Sawhney. Sandy Vosk.

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Is There a Third Option for SCM Executives Looking to Revamp their Supply Chain Management Operations?

Kinaxis

Consulting firms deliver strategy and process improvements, but leave the customer to execute and sustain the new process, while software companies sell new supply chain capabilities without executing and driving its adoption. Every company is looking to improve its time to value. Is SCM a Core Competency?

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Another Peloton Supply Chain and Customer Service Turnabout

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters updates readers on yet another turnabout in supply chain and customer service direction for a once high flyer in premium interactive fitness equipment and services. In our last Supply Chain Matters update related to Peloton in mid-July , we highlighted the announced reversal of a U.S.

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Transforming Consumer Value Chains: Navigating The Power Shift to the Shopper

Supply Chain Shaman

Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. A Closer Look at Consumer Value Chains and the Value of the EACH.