In an era defined by continuous volatility, supply chain planning must evolve beyond traditional forecasting and siloed decision-making. Reinventing planning for a new era of supply chain explores how organizations can transform planning into a strategic, AI-driven capability that connects strategy to execution across the extended enterprise.

Forward-thinking enterprises are gaining a competitive edge by transforming shipping data into a real-time engine for growth. Shipium’s Orca Analytics enables leadership to bypass month-long reporting cycles, using instant, data-driven agility to maintain elite delivery standards while hitting aggressive cost targets.

Unification of planning and execution systems tears down information silos, says Allan Dow, executive vice president and general manager of supply chain at Aptean.

Adis Sulejmanovic, head of digital supply chain transformation and strategy at Kraft Heinz, details the company’s efforts to create a “self-driving” supply chain.

Retail and e-commerce brands must rethink speed, cost, data and reliability when selecting last-mile partners.

In a world where peak-season volatility is the new year-round normal, supply chains must be intentionally designed for agile responsiveness.

The question facing supply chain leaders isn’t whether to adopt more technology, but how intentionally to invest in systems that will govern decision-making for the next decade.

The post-peak period may lack the drama of peak, but its impact on profitability, customer loyalty and next year’s readiness is just as significant.

The modern warehouse must adapt to volatility, support speed, and drive visibility across the supply chain.

Mark Trainor, senior director of global transformation and technology with AstraZeneca, tells how the pharmaceutical giant transformed its planning function with the help of OMP.