The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding inventory planning and optimization and its impact on supply chain management. New technologies in inventory planning and optimization are transforming the way companies operate - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using inventory planning solutions for supply chain optimization.

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June 14, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: How Inefficient Warehouses Are Slowing Global Supply Chains
Alex Wakefield, chief executive officer of Longbow Advantage, says the inability of warehouses to take full advantage of the data that’s available to them is a greater threat to supply chain continuity than a containership blocking the Suez Canal.
June 3, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Can We Build a Domestic Supply Chain for PPE?
Kezia Fitzgerald, co-founder of CareAline, tells how her company responded to a need for isolation gowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, and describes what it will take to set up a domestic supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the future.
May 27, 2021
By Bloomberg
No One Was More Shocked by Lumber Mania Than Sawmill Operators
Over the past year, sawmills have become a key bottleneck in the booming lumber supply chain — a black box standing between timber forests and the retail shelf.

May 18, 2021
By Bloomberg
The World Economy Is Suddenly Running Low on Everything
May 11, 2021
By John Lash, E2open
How to Become a Black Belt in Supply Chain Visibility
April 29, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic by the Food and Beverage Industry
April 19, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: A Stress Test for Supply Chains, Part 2
April 18, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Supply-Chain Lessons From the Pandemic

April 15, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Can Dual-Sourcing Strategies Reduce Supply-Chain Risk?
April 15, 2021
By Genpact
Signal for change: Building a hyperconnected supply chain at TrinityRail
April 15, 2021
By Ryder
Three Strategies to Get Ahead of E-commerce Fulfillment Demands
April 13, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Adjusting Global Supply Chains to a Reopened Economy
April 8, 2021
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: How Will Big Retailers Correct Their Supply Chains After the Pandemic?

Explore Real-World Examples of How Retailers Are Using AI
June 15, 2021 | Nvidia
How Demand Management Enables Supply Chain and Financial Resiliency
June 9, 2021 | Anaplan
MultiShipper Management Tools Help Retail Fulfillment Solution Providers Meet Their Clients' Complex Parcel Shipping Needs
June 3, 2021 | Pierbridge
The Growth of E-Commerce and Rise of Omnichannel Brands
June 1, 2021 | Geodis
How Order Management Can Help Deliver a World-Class Customer Experience
May 14, 2021 | Kibo

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