Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

For boards of directors, supply chain design, risk exposure and resilience now carry heavy strategic, financial and legal consequences.

Initiative will launch a “high-visibility dashboard” connecting major transportation hubs directly to ocean carriers, trucking companies, railroads and retailers, Sean Duffy said.

As supply chains become more data-driven, the critical question is whether visibility reflects reality. 

DCSA says the collaboration will support the development and implementation of shared industry standards aimed at improving interoperability and enabling more seamless data exchange across stakeholders.

Build the scorecard for the carriers you want; hold everyone to it consistently, and the routing guide largely sorts itself out.

Supply-chain visibility has always been important, but it is even more needed now, says Karyl Fowler, chief growth officer at Tradeverifyd.

One of the most complex extended supplier networks is almost never on supply chain teams' radar: the mobile apps their organizations use every day.

The path forward is smarter architecture — fewer platforms, governed by the people who know the business best.

The next phase of supply chain management will be defined by how effectively companies can ensure that product identity remains accurate, aligned and executable across their network.