Many companies have been busy restructuring their supply chains from global to regional or local for a few years now. But what problems are they trying to solve? 

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.

Supply chain leaders today can not only analyze the past and present to determine the likelihood of outcomes, but can also look to the future to manage them — a practice known as prescriptive analytics.

Sales and operations planning is a living, breathing process that naturally evolves over time. Still, it’s important to maintain the application’s core tenets that apply to every organization.

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

China is likely to respond to President Biden’s increases in tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, in several ways. 

Pricing has become a strategic lever that allows revenue teams to become more proactive to changes in the market.

It's not just Brexit that's driving the trend. U.K. companies are increasingly eager to boost risk management, control over products, sustainability credentials and staffing.

Manufacturers are making strides to reduce their plastic footprint. But those seeking to shrink plastic usage can find it difficult to budget, forecast and make nimble decisions. 

As contract parameters continue to change, enterprises are looking to blockchain technology to rebuild a needed layer of trust.