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Supply Chain Design: A Tool to Help Maximize Value

Logistics Viewpoints

A Supply Chain Design Solution from Coupa Imagine you’ve just received the job offer of your dreams. If you have been through this process at least once, you already have a good idea of what supply chain design is about: optimization. Do we have a demand forecasting tool in place and, if so, how good is that forecast?

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Supply Chain Optimization: Leveraging Integrated Scenario Planning as a Margin Multiplier

Logistics Viewpoints

However, the lag in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle exacerbates issues like inaccurate forecasting, reduced agility, higher error rates, increased costs, limited scenario planning, and sustainability challenges, ultimately undermining supply chain performance and eroding executive confidence in the supply chain as a value driver.

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The Promise and Peril of Generative AI for Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

This description by a Chief Supply Chain Officer of the state of the supply chain he found in his new role stuck with me. Unlike a supply chain, these steps rely on no disruption to their execution. While there is endless speculation, from my reading two supply chain-specific opportunities intrigued me.

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How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks

3PL Links

Image source: Flickr | How to Protect Supply Chain from Cyber Attacks The management of data intelligence in the supply chain presents an enormous challenge to those involved. The supply chain depends more and more on IT systems to ensure information flow and security as it develops.

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Using Data to Improve Supply Chain Operations

Material Handling and Logistics

Learn how to organize your data operations in alignment with supply chain strategy. Forward-thinking supply chain professionals are looking to advanced technologies to streamline processes, improve accuracy, accelerate delivery and reduce costs. Finding Transformative Opportunities in the Supply Chain.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Across our many blog posts, videos, webinars, eBooks, and other shared content, you’ll find a wealth of information about various aspects of outsourcing in the supply chain. However, I can’t recall writing a general guide about exploiting outsourcing opportunities to improve your supply chain.

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5 Paths to Better Supply Chain Visibility

Now, That's Logistics

By putting data into the hands of the companies, business partners, and customers that want it, supply chain visibility helps all stakeholders track products from the point of manufacture to the final destination—and all points in between. 5 Good Supply Chain Visibility Strategies.