We’ve all heard that you can’t improve what you don’t measure. In the supply chain function, negotiation is a critical skill for procurement professionals. Yet, while many companies evaluate ...

When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, ...

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 ...

Like any part of an organization, supply chain planning has its obstacles and rewards. When approaching planning, often organizations either mix short-term and mid-term planning in one process or ...

Navigating the complexities of supply chain management can be daunting, especially for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) who may have limited resources and competing priorities. But there ...

Analyst Insight: After three years of pandemic-driven disruptions, supply chain executives are developing new strategies for contending with high inflation, economic slowdown, talent shortages, excess ...

In 2021, the waves of the pandemic started to quickly unravel supply chains across the world. Manufacturing plants slowed or even closed, ports experienced unprecedented back-ups, and transportation ...

Many company leaders are looking to integrate AI with their business processes to gain a competitive advantage in their industry, and generative AI can potentially help optimize key supply chain ...