Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

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THINK TANK

Which Technology Is Right for My Manufacturing Business?

June 21, 2024

Over the last decade, the world has changed dramatically for manufacturers. But so has technology, with a host of new tools for streamlining operations, automating tasks and saving on costs.

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Behind Every Supply Chain Are Lots of Spreadsheets

June 18, 2024

Tom Moore, SCB Contributor

Like it or not, spreadsheets are still the go-to planning software in the supply chain industry.

Craft

How to Build and Execute an Effective Supplier Risk Management Strategy

June 11, 2024

Craft

Managing a global supply chain has never been more challenging, with complex, ever-evolving regulations, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, volatile geopolitical crises, and sophisticated cybercrime.

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U.K. Freight Forwarding Trio Buys Forward Solutions

May 21, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

The companies established a joint venture holding company, Forward Computers Alliance Limited, to facilitate the acquisition from the Freight Software Group.

Cleo

The B2B Integration Playbook for Microsoft Dynamics

May 14, 2024

Cleo

ERP modernization projects require data migration, implementation, testing, and more to go smoothly. But what is the most important thing to have in place to ensure your ERP strategy and implementation is setup to maximize success and reduce risk?

A LARGE CONTAINER SHIP TRAVELING ON THE SUEZ CANAL SURROUNDED BY TUGBOATS.

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Red Sea Risk Matrix: A Model for Managing Supply Chain Disruption

May 8, 2024

Bill Remy, SCB Contributor

If you’re still viewing supply chain disruptions as one-off or random occurrences, you’re doing it wrong. These events are chronic and inevitable.

Driving Strategic Value: Building a More Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chain

May 6, 2024

Rachel Schwalbach, Vice President ESG, C.H. Robinson

Sustainability is a growing priority as investor and consumer pressure mounts, and governments around the world enact regulations that require organizations to report on emissions and climate-related risks.

Supply Chain’s Role in Reducing Scope 3 Emissions

May 6, 2024

Michael E. Raynor, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Ian Sullivan, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP

As a supply chain organization, you are uniquely positioned to impact your own emission-reduction goals, as well as those of your upstream and downstream partners — so-called Scope 3 emissions.

Watch: Introducing the New and Improved DAT iQ Benchmark

April 24, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Samuel Parker, director of shipper segment with DAT, describes the company's iQ platform, which hosts the new and improved DAT iQ Benchmark, an AI-powered business tool for shippers.

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Why Planning Isn’t Enough to Achieve True Operational Excellence

April 23, 2024

Jason Tham, SCB Contributor

As we’ve seen over the last few years, planning and forecasting alone haven’t been enough to deal with the delays and shortages rippling through global supply chains.

Supply Chain Planning & Optimization

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding supply chain planning and optimization. New technologies in supply chain 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 planning tools and solutions for supply chain optimization.