Why Supply Chain Planning Is a Core Pillar of CFO Strategy (and 4 CFO Goals to Consider)
What We’ll Unpack in This Article (TL;DR) CFOs have always had supply chain planning on their radar – but it has become more urgent, and one of the key strategic goals of a CFO. In an environment rife with tariff shocks, supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and volatile demand, CFOs must have a deep understanding […]
Proven Ways to Reduce Supply Chain Costs Without Sacrificing Efficiency
What We’ll Unpack in This Article (TL;DR) Businesses today need to reduce supply chain costs if they want to maximize their profitability. But how can you do so without sacrificing efficiency or service? To cut costs, you need to: In this article, we’ll cover proven ways to identify and reduce unnecessary supply chain costs, […]
Software Tools for Supply Chain Management: A Feature Checklist
What We’ll Unpack in this Article (TL;DR) When looking for the right supply chain management software, the best tools do three things: In this article, we’ll share a practical feature checklist to help you evaluate solutions and find the system that fits your business. Supply chain management is growing increasingly digital, with organizations moving away […]
How Supply Chain Planning Tools Help CFOs Balance Cost, Risk, and Resilience
What We’ll Unpack in this Article (TL;DR) CFOs face a constant balancing act in supply chain management: reducing costs, mitigating risks, and building resilience – all while avoiding stockouts and overstocking. While other tools (like traditional ERP systems) provide CFOs with visibility and insight, they lack the depth and nuance necessary to make strategic, accurate […]
Solving the Supply Chain Labor Shortage: Strategies for Resilience and Cost Control in 2025
What We’ll Unpack in this Article (TL;DR) In 2025, supply chain leaders face labor shortages driven by skills gaps, talent competition, and aging, pushing up costs and delaying deliveries. Businesses can counter these challenges by boosting workforce resilience through retention, upskilling, and strong talent pipelines, and by using AI, automation, and predictive analytics to maintain […]
Creating a More Responsive Supply Chain to Meet Changing Customer Demands
What We’ll Unpack in this Article (TL;DR) A responsive supply chain can sense changes in customer demand or market conditions, and adjust operations quickly, without sacrificing quality or profitability. Responsiveness has become even more critical as eCommerce, personalization, sustainability demands, and global volatility reshape customer expectations. To build a more responsive supply chain, you can […]
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 […]