The supply chain planning process hasn’t changed much over the last 10 years to 20 years. It’s still about orchestrating the many interconnected activities and steps that go into optimizing the flow ...

In my last conversation with Roddy—when he could still talk—was on the need to define outside-in processes. Twelve years ago, Roddy and I worked together at the same research firm. We often ...

In a 2018 survey of global supply chain executives, 21.8% stated that lack of visibility was the worst challenge they faced. The proportion for data management was the lowest, coming in at 1.3%, while ...

Modern supply chains need end-to end optimization to manage resilience and an expanded set of responsibilities. As a result, manufacturers are now asking whether supply chain planning should begin ...

A large multinational is undergoing an impressive supply chain transformation that will run through 2023. While the company has several different goals, two key focuses are improved agility and ...

The relentless wave of disruptions in workforce, logistics and prices has impacted all manufacturers, but it has been particularly intense for the smaller job shop doing custom batch production. These ...

Explores new approaches for organizing the total enterprise, including structuring, processes, and culture. Using cases and simulations, new forms of organizing are linked to various competitive ...