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• 10 blockchain problems supply chains need to look out for

  Blockchain is proving to be useful in the supply chain, but without a strong understanding of it and a viable use case, your organization can run into several problems along the way. Continue Reading

• How can AI improve production planning in manufacturing?

  Now is a good time for manufacturers to start thinking about how they can incorporate artificial intelligence technologies into their production planning systems. Continue Reading

• How can distributors create an omnichannel supply chain?

  Manufacturers need to be aware of the impact of omnichannel on their operations so they can determine what additional functions they'll need in three specific areas. Continue Reading

• supply chain planning (SCP)

  Supply chain planning (SCP) is the component of supply chain management (SCM) involved with predicting future requirements to balance supply and demand. Continue Reading

• supply chain sustainability (SCS)

  Supply chain sustainability (SCS) is a holistic view of supply chain processes, logistics and technologies that addresses the environmental, social, economic and legal aspects of a supply chain's components. Continue Reading

• Top 5 inventory management challenges for manufacturers

  Get expert advice on the technologies, best practices and organizational change management needed to master the most common inventory management problems.Continue Reading

• 7 ways to ensure a successful cloud ERP implementation

  Understand why everything from documenting business processes to managing shadow IT can make or break your ERP implementation. Here's what you should know.Continue Reading

• Three master data management strategies to boost CRM-ERP success

  'Bad data' circulating through a company's ERP environment will likely cause interfaces to fail. Learn how one business leader is cleaning things up.Continue Reading

• Industrial IoT application boosts machine utilization

  Metal parts maker uses MachineMetrics analytics cloud to spot underused equipment, help machinists squeeze out more production and monitor their own efficiency.Continue Reading

• There's time and place for SMBs to adopt SaaS-based ERP

  SMBs face many issues when implementing SaaS ERP operations versus on-premises, plus the fact that one size cloud-based ERP platform doesn't necessarily fit all companies.Continue Reading

• How do e-commerce returns affect reverse logistics management?

  Customers expect to return purchases, which means you need to be proactive in your approach to reverse logistics. Here are some things to think about.Continue Reading

• Can low-code development benefit supply chain management?

  The low-code/no-code movement is exploding as it puts app development into the hands of business users. One possibly overlooked area for this technology is the supply chain.Continue Reading

• 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

• Supply chain risk mitigation strategies on multiple fronts

  Experts say you can't tackle supply chain risk with a one-size-fits-all approach. It has to address many facets -- and supplier relationships are the key.Continue Reading

• IoT may throw a lifeline to PLM systems

  PLM systems have functioned mostly in engineering, but now IoT-connected devices are allowing PLM to be more useful across the entire product lifecycle.Continue Reading