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Supply chain planning and execution
Planning for supply chain risk assessment and mitigation
Natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and unacceptable social or environmental practices can endanger supply chains, but the right tools can mitigate the risks. Continue Reading
GS1
GS1 is a global, not-for-profit association that maintains standards for barcodes and RFID tags and for supply chain messaging such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Continue Reading
Supply chain risk management tools vary from generic to niche
Specialized supply chain monitoring and risk tools exist, but you're more likely to use an assortment of general-purpose analytics, financial and GRC applications. Continue Reading
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bill of materials (BOM)
A bill of materials (BOM) is a comprehensive inventory of the raw materials, assemblies, subassemblies, parts and components, as well as the quantities of each, needed to manufacture a product. Continue Reading
GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network)
GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network) is an internet-based network that enables trading partners to exchange product-identification data in a standardized way in real time. Continue Reading
smart factory
A smart factory is a highly digitized and connected production facility that relies on smart manufacturing.Continue Reading
sales and operations planning (S&OP)
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is a process for better matching a manufacturer's supply with demand by having the sales department collaborate with operations to create a single production plan.Continue Reading
working capital
Working capital is the difference between a business's current assets and current liabilities.Continue Reading
What should companies know about sustainability software?
Sustainability is composed of social, environmental and economic pillars. That's why technologies focused on this market address different needs. Here's a narrow glimpse.Continue Reading
supply chain management (SCM)
Supply chain management (SCM) is the broad range of activities required to plan, control and execute a product's flow, from acquiring raw materials and production through distribution to the final customer, in the most streamlined and cost-effective...Continue Reading
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logistics management
Logistics management is the governance of supply chain management functions that helps organizations plan, manage and implement processes to move and store goods.Continue Reading
How can manufacturers begin an Industry 4.0 roadmap?
Are you driving toward the next industrial revolution? Industry 4.0 will transform the manufacturing landscape, according to experts. Here's how to get ready.Continue Reading
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0, which refers to the fourth industrial revolution, is the cyber-physical transformation of manufacturing.Continue Reading
How will self-driving vehicles affect the environment?
Autonomous vehicles are on track to change logistics forever. Some believe that might be a good thing for the environment.Continue Reading
supply chain analytics
Supply chain analytics is the application of analytics to supply chain data to improve forecasting and efficiency and be more responsive to customer needs.Continue Reading