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Looking ahead: What lies ahead for SCM software?
Supply chain management (SCM) software is essential for enhancing efficiency in fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution center operations. It allows companies to manage inventory and transportation
Read MoreLeverage value to promote transformation within the organization.
As supply chains have gained attention from executives, there's been increased scrutiny on their operations, focusing on cost, sustainability, and the overall process. While this heightened oversight
Read MoreAdvantages and challenges of RPA
This year, logistics is a key focus for many supply chain organizations, which are exploring ways to enhance inventory management. Robotic process automation (RPA) presents opportunities for improving
Read MoreThe advantages and difficulties of robotic process automation (RPA) in the logistics sector.
In 2024, a survey by APQC found that 82% of supply chain leaders prioritize logistics, with a strong focus on inventory management and its optimization. Many organizations are considering automation t
Read MoreWhen worlds intersect
Since the global pandemic, businesses have gained valuable insights into supply chain management due to fluctuating product demand and disruptions in global logistics, further complicated by recent te
Read MoreDrawing insights from history to create the future of last-mile logistics.
The rapid growth of e-commerce is reshaping last-mile supply chains as businesses adapt to evolving consumer needs and technological advancements. Innovations in artificial intelligence and machine le
Read MoreThe specialized demand optimization team
I earned my Ph.D. in operations research from Wharton, focusing on optimization algorithms and decision analysis. Observing the COVID-19 pandemic during retirement, I noticed how traditional business
Read MoreIs there another supply chain team that can come to our rescue?
In late 2023, amidst global concerns over supply chain issues, President Joe Biden announced the establishment of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, emphasizing the administration's c
Read MoreISM reports a decline in manufacturing output for August.
August manufacturing output continued to decline for the fifth month in a row, as reported by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose slightly to 47.2 from
Read MoreEvaluating the likelihood of a port strike.
Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su previously helped avert a West Coast port strike, and now similar tensions are rising on the East Coast, potentially requiring government intervention to avoid
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