Supply chain decision-makers are caught in a balancing act of competing priorities. To analyze the tradeoffs, many are investing in digital technologies. Often, however, that investment has yet to yield positive results.

Though Rolls-Royce did not specify what parts of the world would be impacted by these job cuts, reports suggest that hundreds of U.K.-based workers will be affected by these reductions.

The methodology known as ESSA — for eliminate, simplify, standardize and automate — can help supply chains overcome an abundance of unusable technology as they pursue digital transformation.

Just what is a “flexible” supply chain, anyway?

The last few years have seen a confluence of factors that can affect the supply chain. It’s become clear there’s no one clear “gotcha” moment that upset supply chain reliability.

The launch of Log-hub 3.4 also coincides with the introduction of Log-hub’s Freight Matrix application, which can be used to manage a company’s cost structures.

Following are some innovative supply chain strategies for propelling businesses toward success.

Communication, buy-in, and skill building are key to the successful introduction of digital tools and processes to a manufacturing environment.

Lynx Logix will identify trends, patterns and issues within distribution networks with features like lane risk profiling, distribution network mapping, AI, machine learning and situational awareness.

Roambee's presentation emphasized how the supply chain visibility company changed the supply chain operations of reusable packaging container (RPC) suppliers.