Inventory Planning/ Optimization

Shift Left Planning: Why Many Plans Fail to Execute—and How to Fix It

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Most supply chain investments today focus on speed—faster scenarios, real-time visibility, and AI-driven decision-making. Yet many organizations still struggle with constant firefighting, expediting, and low plan adherence.

Five Demand-Forecasting Mistakes Supply Chain Leaders Are Rethinking

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Integrated forecasting and supply chain planning platforms can close the gap between forecasting and execution by connecting forecasting data directly to inventory optimization and replenishment processes.

From Nursery to Network - Orchestrating Agility with Julia Bedanova

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:04:04 -0400

In this episode of Let’s Wine About Supply Chain, we pour a glass and dive deep into the career of Julia Bedanova, the Chief Operating Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co.

How AstraZeneca Built Constraint-Based Planning With OMP

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AstraZeneca selected supply chain planning software provider OMP to help redefine the biopharmaceutical giant's global planning capabilities.

2026 Supply Chain Resilience & AI Adoption Study

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Incisiv’s 2026 supply chain resilience report, conducted in partnership with Anaplan, assesses the current state of supply chain operations by surveying industry leaders across North America and EMEA. By examining strategic priorities, demand-supply responsiveness, technology and AI infrastructure, and financial outcomes, the research uncovers the critical financial impact of the “latency tax”— the hidden cost of delayed decision-making — and how to reclaim that margin.

Transforming Your Supply Chain From Cost Center to Growth Driver

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Modern leaders need data-driven insights to make confident, real-time decisions that shield margins, enhance supply chain operations, and enrich customer experiences. As executives face a deluge of data points, this isn’t always straightforward. Global supply chain organizations face additional uncertainty — ranging from shifting environmental conditions to geopolitical disruption.

Top 10 Procurement Trends in 2026

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Inventory Drift: A Hidden Underminer of Retail Supply Chain Performance

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

The Quiet Rearchitecting of Manufacturing's Tech Stack

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Podcast | A ‘Genetic’ Algorithm for Warehouse Network Inventory Strategy

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A new platform draws on the principles of genetics to supercharge inventory decisions across warehouse networks.

How Supply Chains Can Survive the Next Unexpected Demand Surge

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With active caching, inventory updates complete more quickly and efficiently, so that they can accurately reflect availability across locations in real time.

The End of Planner Heroics: How AI and Decision Engineering Are Reshaping Supply Chain Planning

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In this webinar, Knut Alicke and Jeff Metersky will discuss how AI, machine learning, and decision engineering can help planners work faster, focus on higher-value exceptions, and make more consistent decisions under pressure.

Watch: The Interplay Between Supply Chain Technology and Process

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A look at how supply chains can bring together data, planning and execution, with Christine Barnhart, head of industry engagement with Miebach, and Andrew Driscoll, commercial lead-life sciences with OMP.

Tariff-Adjusted Landed Cost as the New Sourcing Metric

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The lowest-unit-cost era in sourcing is over, because unit cost alone is no longer sufficient to make a good decision.

Crack the Code: Human-Machine Collaboration for Next-Level Supply Chain Planning

Sun, 03 May 2026 19:12:57 -0400

Join us for this engaging webinar as we explore the fundamentals of Human-Machine collaboration in supply chain planning. We’ll discuss strategic considerations, practical approaches, and emerging best practices to help you unlock greater value, enhance decision-making, and build more adaptive and resilient planning processes.

Taking IBP to the Next Level

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In today’s volatile markets, businesses must evolve from reactive planning to structured adaptability. Integrated business planning (IBP) provides the framework to do so — connecting strategy, finance, operations and execution so organizations can act with clarity and alignment.

Managing Uncertainty: The Role IBP Plays

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Volatility and disruption have become constants in today’s business environment, affecting everything from supply chains and labor availability to customer demand and financial stability.

Podcast | The Challenge of Getting ‘First-Mile’ Visibility of Soft Commodities

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Getting “first-mile” visibility of soft commodities is a hard problem.

The Stryker Cyberattack: When the Distributor Goes Dark

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If your CSCO or CFO is asking questions about supply chain resilience right now, bring them a structured assessment of where you stand, not a reassurance.

Report: AI Moves Into Core Supply Chain Decisions

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Retail leaders are increasingly turning to AI-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision-support tools that allow them to respond quickly to changes in consumer behavior.

The End of Gut-Feel Inventory Planning for SMBs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SMBs that commit to building real-time visibility, data-driven reorder logic and genuine supply chain flexibility into how they operate will be the ones weathering the next disruption.

Report: Distribution Center M&A Dropped in 2025, but Market Is Strong

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:19:37 -0400

In 2025, there was a slump in deals, with global and U.S. deal-making falling by 36%. But this was because buyers are being much pickier, says PMCF.

Last-Mile E-Commerce Delivery Has Changed: What to Look for in a Carrier Now

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As consumer expectations rise and volatility persists, retail and e-commerce brands must rethink speed, cost, data and reliability when selecting last-mile partners.

Reinventing Planning for a New Era of Supply Chain

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Planning After the Holiday Rush: What Comes Next?

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

Five Post-Peak Challenges Retail Brands Can’t Ignore

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Watch: Fabletics: Driving Customer Experience Through End-to-End RFID

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Activewear retailer Fabletics turns to radio frequency identification to boost inventory accuracy, efficiency and store performance.

Redefining Healthcare Supply Chain Performance, From Spend Control to Strategic Value

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For much of modern healthcare history, supply chain operations were treated as a necessary background function, focused on purchasing, inventory management, and keeping clinical shelves stocked. Today, that model is no longer viable, as hospitals operate in an environment defined by razor-thin margins, supply disruptions, and growing scrutiny over costs.

The Hidden Lever of Supply Chain Resilience

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

For supply chain leaders, inventory health is directly tied to operational performance.

Reimagining Supply Chains With AI to Drive a Connected Enterprise

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

AI now has the potential to make the existing infrastructure of data systems, planning and execution systems, spreadsheets, and data science models work as one.