SupplyChainBrain Today

Podcast | How to Stop Talking About Resilience — and Do Something About It

When it comes to global supply chains, resilience is the buzzword of 2021. But are companies doing more than talking about it?

The Chip-Crunch Recovery Will Be Rocky, as Apple Can Attest

The great computer-chip shortage of 2021, a cloud hanging over companies ranging from Tesla Inc. to McDonald’s Corp., is showing signs of easing. But not for everyone. Read More

Watch: How Will We Pay for the Biden Infrastructure Plan?

Michael Bloomquist, legislative and government affairs partner with the law firm of Venable LLP, discusses the politics of, and prospects for, passage of the $1 trillion-plus infrastructure proposal put forth by the Biden Administration.

Biden Vows to Enforce ‘Buy American’ Rule for Federal Agencies

Federal agencies and their contractors “have got a new sheriff in town," President Biden said Wednesday. "We’re going to be checking.” Read More

What We've Learned From Retailers Adopting Micro-Fulfillment Centers

Today’s micro-fulfillment centers are taking multiple forms — including in-store, hub-and-spoke and dark store — and each comes with unique advantages and challenges. Read More

Here's What a Post-Covid Supply Chain Review Looks Like

The future success of supply chains will depend on a strong, purpose-built strategy that encompasses several key areas. Read More

2021 Manufacturing Trends: Using Technology to Overcome Adversity

Our third annual trends report offers a picture of the latest challenges and opportunities in the manufacturing industry. As before, our intent is to unlock insights that manufacturing companies can use to better prepare for the year ahead. Read More

Deliver Agility With an Expanded Vision for S&OP

In a less certain and unpredictable world, every business needs agility. Traditional S&OP misses the key opportunities to improve business outcomes. Read More

Empowering Value-Based Decision Making in Supply Chain Management

The Anaplan for Supply Chain solution, offered on the Anaplan cloud-native platform, takes a holistic approach to supply chain management by enabling real-time visibility across the network. Read More

Explore Real-World Examples of How Retailers Are Using AI

Forward-thinking retailers are optimizing supply chain management with the power of AI. Read More

How Demand Management Enables Supply Chain and Financial Resiliency

In a period of extended disruption, many companies are treading water, and it might seem unwise to make bold moves toward adoption of a new supply chain model. Read More

The Definitive Guide to High-Capacity Autonomous Mobile Robots

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) like self-driving fork trucks, pallet trucks, and tuggers are now a key tool for material handling in most industries including Ecommerce, 3PL, Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, and Medical Distribution. Could they help you too? Read More

The Keys for Speed, Accuracy and Flexibility

With consumers expecting to receive their products anytime, anywhere, and quickly, service has emerged as a primary competitive differentiator. All of these factors point to the importance of running warehouses to achieve maximum speed, flexibility, and efficiency. Read More