Ever-growing complexity and volatility are the unfortunate hallmarks of the modern-day consumer packaged goods (CPG) supply chain. How can retailers cope? Read more. 

Conventional wisdom says that the forecast is always wrong. Is that an excuse for demand planners to give up? Read more. 

Welcome to the age of the “postmodern” consumer. And good luck trying to nail down the tastes and preferences of this strange new animal. Read More

Are businesses surfing the wave of big data? Or are they drowning in it? Read More

Rising diplomatic tensions in North Korea and around the world pose a serious threat to global supply chains. Many manufacturers have taken steps to protect their global operations from the effects of natural disasters. Read More

Do modern-day retail customer-loyalty programs really make for loyal customers? The loyalty program is a tried and true maneuver to keep shoppers from straying to rival retailers. In its original manifestation, though, it was largely a means of mining information about customers, who were otherwise anonymous in the brick-and-mortar world. Read More

The aerospace giant Pratt and Whitney plans to double production of a new and innovative jet engine by 2020. Proper supply-chain management will play a huge role in the success of the venture. Read More