Evaluating Supply Planning Software
What We’ll Unpack in this Article (TL;DR) How to choose supply planning software that reduces stockouts, improves forecasting, and streamlines replenishment. We’ll walk through must-have features like AI-driven demand planning, inventory optimization, and supplier performance tracking—plus what to avoid when replacing spreadsheets or outdated tools. Whether you’re scaling up or refining your process, this guide […]
Tools for Demand Planning: Built-In vs. Bolt-On Solutions
Successful, competitive supply chain businesses today rely mainly on one thing for their excellence – accurate, advanced demand planning. You can have a strong business model, desirable products, and an all-star team, but without the right demand planning systems and processes in place, you risk falling behind due to excess inventory and missed sales. So, […]
Supply Chain Design: Building a Process That Supports Scalability and Risk Mitigation
Modern supply chain processes are evolving at a breakneck pace. Fueled by innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and shifting consumer trends, today’s supply chains are faster, more complex, and more volatile than previous iterations. In this ecosystem, when designing (or redesigning) your supply chain, it’s important to not only have a supply chain that’s […]
How Can We Navigate Trade Tariffs?
In 2025, one supply chain topic moved from a rare policy move to an urgent and unpredictable recurrence: trade tariffs. Whether it’s new duties on consumer electronics from China or looming retaliatory tariffs on European imports, companies that manage and ship physical goods are now navigating a supply chain where trade tariff whiplash is impacting […]
Circular Supply Chains: How Planning Systems Will Evolve to Support Sustainability
As the global push towards sustainable supply chains accelerates, businesses are rethinking how products are made, used, and disposed of. Instead of designing products destined for the trash, organizations are now creating circular supply chains designed to extend the life cycle of goods through reuse, recycling, and regeneration. Circular supply chains bring immense environmental and […]
Sustainable Supply Chain Planning: Trends and Innovations
Supply chains are global behemoths that employ hundreds of millions of people and span continents. As supply chains continue to expand and transform, the need for sustainable supply chain planning grows. It’s not just a buzzword: sustainable supply chain planning is a strategic business imperative critical for the environment and business goals. Organizations that prioritize […]
The Future of Supply Chain Talent: New Skills and Roles in 2025
The supply chain is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements and changing customer expectations. As businesses deploy new supply chain systems and modernize their processes, supply chain talent and skills are also changing. In 2025 and beyond, supply chain professionals must embrace new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and machine learning while […]
How Automation Will Change Labor Needs in Supply Chain Planning and Management
It’s no secret that automation transforms the supply chain, impacting everything from inventory management to warehouse logistics. However, with the rapid advancement of automation, the landscape of supply chain labor needs is also changing. Automation is streamlining operations, reducing costs, and improving accuracy across supply chain networks. While these advancements bring undeniable benefits, they also […]
Autonomous Vehicles and Drones: Integrating Them Into Supply Chain Planning for Last-Mile Delivery
Robotics and automation are rapidly changing every element of the supply chain, from how inventory is managed to how orders are fulfilled. One major change involves last-mile delivery, or delivering a product from a warehouse to the customer’s doorstep. A world where drones and autonomous vehicles deliver packages is not some far-fetched idea or something […]
The Role of Robotics and Automation in Supply Chain Planning
The use of robotics and automation in the supply chain is nothing new. Since first appearing in the supply chain in the 1950’s, these technologies have become integral to everything from warehouse operations to transportation logistics. As new technologies are deployed and developed, they play even more critical roles in the supply chain. Today, sophisticated […]