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 ...

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 ...

There are very few, if any, global companies that don’t rely heavily on data, analytics, and KPIs to effectively manage their supply chain. For instance, when you consider how a product gets to a ...

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 ...

Toyota, a half century ago, pioneered the just-in-time strategy for supply chains—and was celebrated for its ingenuity and efficiency. With just-in-time processes in place, companies match supply with ...

On the second anniversary of the launch of the Freight Logistics Optimizations Works initiative, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the FLOW platform has begun to publish data on ...