A recent report by the advisory company Gartner listed the Top 25 companies in the supply chain industry and offered an analysis of the industry’s current state. Released in May, the 14th annual report from the company included an impressive group of leaders with valuable lessons to share, including three… Read More

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) is a business process that brings together several trading partners in the planning and fulfillment of customer demand. Its main objective is to raise availability of goods, while minimizing inventory and logistics costs. CPFR Stakeholders There are three essential stakeholders in CPFR system: Your… Read More

Ever-evolving digital technology is driving change across the entire supply chain industry. For today’s supply chain professionals to remain effective, they need to stay on top of these changes and adjust their strategy accordingly. The following are emerging supply chain trends your organization needs to pay attention to, or risk… Read More

The supply chain industry demands that people who work in it are continuously providing value through their skills and experience. The industry puts a premium on using skills to minimize costs and provide the most value possible to clients. That being said, some skills provide more value than others. Below… Read More

Last year, omnichannel exploded as a retail strategy. The quantity of online retailers that went brick-and-mortar and the number of traditional retail companies that went online recently highlighted the need for businesses to develop a smart omnichannel operations. For supply chain professionals, this means there will be an increasing demand… Read More