“Slow, manual supply-chain planning processes can be a thing of the past, with machines taking on repetitive tasks that aren’t a good use of human capacity,” according to McKinsey & Co. “The time has come for a new approach. Led by pioneering players in high-tech and online retail, the digitization of planning promises unprecedented levels of responsiveness, [...]
The supply chain risk management company outlines Top 10 Supply Chain Risks for 2019 and Beyond. The risk report is designed to provide the intelligence needed to help organizations re-evaluate their specific risk strategies and adapt their networks accordingly. READ MORE at Supply Chain Management Review
Research shows that companies should use three distinct supply chain planning horizons. Henry Canitz explains the importance of each one: Strategic/Annual Planning, Sales & Operations Planning and Sales & Operations Execution. READ MORE at Supply Chain Digest
This might be easier said than done. The Top 25 supply chains, including Apple, P&G and Amazon, use their supply chains not only to drive down costs and to improve overall performance, but also as effective, efficient, strategic weapons. Supply Chain Management Review details seven questions to help determine readiness to transition from a conventional, operational, price-driven supply chain [...]
Preparedness is key for supply chains to successfully weather a major storm, from shippers halting distribution, to zip codes closed to delivery, to aiding in emergency supply distribution. SupplyChain 24/7 announced that American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) activated an emergency response hurricane microsite to view alerts and obtain updates on transportation and supply chain conditions [...]
