Closing the Gap in Supply Chain Execution
Manufacturing supply chains are under more pressure than ever. Demand is unpredictable, lead times are tightening, and customer expectations are soaring. Yet despite heavy investment in advanced planning systems, logistics operations...
Why Integrating Export Management and Transportation Execution is Key to Global Efficiency
Updated: October 20, 2025
Published: September 23, 2020
For years, export management and transportation execution were treated as separate functions — one focused on compliance, the other on physical distribution. But in 2025,...
Top 5 Rules for Better OEM and Supplier Collaboration
As co-host of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, I've had the privilege of interviewing a diverse group of experts, from OEMs and suppliers to thought leaders and industry analysts. A...
Creating a Global Trade Compliance Program
Global enterprises still rely on spreadsheets and manual processes instead of advanced Global Trade Management Solutions to manage their global trade and supply chain operations. Unfortunately, without a robust Global Trade...
What is Integrated Business Planning (IBP)?
Integrated Business Planning (IBP), as mentioned in the What Is S&OP? article, is a process that Executive Management frequently uses. Also, it ensures that the company allocate sufficient financial...
Drive Savings Now: How TMS (Transportation Management System) Can Help
Manufacturers and shippers are often hesitant to implement crucial technology projects, such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS), despite the potential for maximizing supply chain performance. This delay stems from concerns about...
Revolutionizing the Supply Chain: What is Catena-X and Why Does it Matter?
The global supply chain has become increasingly complex, with mountains of data flowing between countless partners. The traditional methods of data exchange, like fax machines and even point-to-point EDI, are no...
From Sales & Operations Planning to Production Scheduling
In the fast-changing business environment of today, aligning demand forecasting, supply planning and production scheduling is not just a best practice, it’s essential. In our recent webinar, Ludovic Lezenven, Principal Business...
Still Using Spreadsheets for Planning?
At the recent IBF S&OP and IBP Global Conference, it was clear that many companies still use spreadsheets. They use these tools for supply chain planning and production scheduling.
A quiet truth...
What is AI in Supply Chain? Benefits & Challenges
AI in Supply Chain: Transformative Technologies and Strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the supply chain landscape, offering powerful tools to help streamline operations, boost resilience, and increase visibility across every...