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Watch: The New World of Digital Transformation in Supply Chain Planning

June 27, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to digitizing supply chain planning, it's a different world from just a couple of years ago, says Philip Vervloesem, chief commercial officer of OMP.


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How Managing Product Configuration Data Can Enable Rapid Response to Supply Chain Changes

June 27, 2025
Daniel Joseph Barry, SCB Contributor

The challenge for manufacturers of complex configurable products is that configurable options and rules are defined in multiple systems. 


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Four Key Digital Supply Chain Shifts to Make in Mid-2025

June 23, 2025
Amit Patel, SCB Contributor

To achieve digital transformation, supply chains must look beyond traditional methods to new technologies that can streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.


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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

June 18, 2025
Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

AI agentic orchestration is one to watch, where AI agents have sufficient autonomy to execute business decisions, like a human assistant.


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Watch: What Does Warehouse 'Agility' Really Mean?

May 13, 2025
Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

"Agility" is a favorite buzzword of logistics providers, especially when it comes to warehouse operations. Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer of Lucas Systems, explains what the concept really entails.


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For Amazon Sellers, the 2025 Holiday Season Starts Now

April 30, 2025
Rob Hahn, SCB Contributor

Spurred by significant changes to Amazon’s fulfillment fees, the time for Amazon sellers to plan for the 2025 peak holiday season is already here. 


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Aligning Factory Operations and Supply Chain in the Modern Manufacturing Era

April 2, 2025
Daniel Taylor, SCB Contributor

The complexities inherent in managing the modern factory and its supply chain are proliferating, and there’s a growing need for innovation.


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Bridging the Peak-Season Performance Gap

March 25, 2025
Josh Lett, SCB Contributor

A post-peak season analysis reveals three distinct areas where the gap between expectations and reality was most pronounced.


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Five Supply Chain Disruptions That Can Jeopardize the Public Safety Sector

February 25, 2025
Stephen Dombroski, SCB Contributor

As public safety departments continue to adapt and overcome these supply chain challenges, collaboration between manufacturers and public safety agencies will be key.


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From ‘Just in Time’ to ‘Just in Case’: Building Resilient Inventory Management

February 21, 2025
Priya Anand, SCB Contributor

While traditional strategies are fundamental, the current supply chain landscape requires a more agile approach to inventory management. 


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Inventory Planning/ Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization 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 inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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