In the past five months, uncertainty around tariffs has upended the supply-chain landscape. What should manufacturers be doing now to shore up their supply base when policy can change with the tides?
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the idea that the supply chain could be a growth driver for a company was just in its infancy. Then, companies like Walmart, Amazon, Apple, and Zara, among others, ...
Integrated business planning (IBP) has evolved from a supply chain initiative to a core function that enables strategic alignment, risk mitigation and value creation. Businesses today are navigating ...
Smart manufacturing investments are delivering real results, but primarily among companies that started narrow and built from ...
Companies must now treat geopolitics as a strategic aspect of supply chain planning rather than just a variable in the ...
PepsiCo's supply chain is not just large, it’s intricate, spanning global operations, trading partners, enormous volumes, and detailed plans that are truly state-of-the-art. Navigating the ...
Artificial intelligence (AI)—and eventually, artificial general intelligence (AGI)—may rank among the most transformative developments in human history. Calling them mere “tools” seems reductive; ...
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Retail supply chains are facing immense pressure today, as rising complexity and siloed operations are leading to shrinking margins and unhappy customers. To address these ...
There are a number of inaccurate perceptions about sustainability strategies among health care leaders. And in today’s changing environmental landscape, many supply chain leaders may be asking if they ...
One of the major changes large companies have taken in response to President Donald Trump’s import tariffs has been diversifying their supply chains — when possible, finding domestic partners in the ...
Balance confidence with economic realities. Retain and attract the right talent. Embrace the digital imperative. Strengthen financing and cash flow strategies. Build more resilient supply chains.
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Ira Kalish, Chief U.S. Economist, Deloitte, recently noted ...