Supply chain planning and execution
Supply chain planning aims to predict future requirements, while supply chain execution -- areas such as order fulfilment, procurement, warehousing and transporting -- seeks to deliver product where it needs to go and in the right amount. Balancing supply and demand with the right supply chain management strategy and software is no easy feat. This resource provides articles, case studies, best practices and expert advice on achieving a competitive edge with supply chain planning systems and supply chain execution systems in a business landscape filled with risk and disruption.
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Supply chain planning and execution News
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October 21, 2020
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Oct'20
Partnerships add more supply chain visibility to SAP LBN
New SAP Logistics Business Network partnerships provide users with key logistics data on shipment location and estimated arrival times for road, freight and ocean shipments.
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October 19, 2020
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Oct'20
Celonis expands to action with Execution Management System
Celonis released the Execution Management System, which enables companies to automate actions in operational processes, improving business capacity and process efficiency.
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August 21, 2020
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AI, robotics help businesses pivot supply chain during COVID-19
Big enterprises such as Wayfair, UPS, Unilever and Siemens move to automate more of their supply chains with AI as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts business operations.
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May 29, 2020
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SAP, InstaFreight partner to reduce freight costs, complexity
The SAP Logistics Business Network integration with InstaFreight is aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of finding carriers and shipping goods throughout Europe.
Supply chain planning and execution Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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demand planning
Demand planning is the process of forecasting the demand for a product or service so it can be produced and delivered more efficiently and to the satisfaction of customers. Continue Reading
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RFI (request for information)
An RFI (request for information) is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service. Continue Reading
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Kaizen (continuous improvement)
Kaizen is an approach to creating continuous improvement based on the idea that small, ongoing positive changes can reap significant improvements. Continue Reading
Evaluate Supply chain planning and execution Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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5 supply chain cybersecurity risks and best practices
Threats to supply chain security have increased in the wake of COVID-19. Learn what they are and how you can defend your organization and prevent disruption and worse. Continue Reading
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7 real-life blockchain in the supply chain use cases and examples
Leading-edge companies are trying to fight supply chain network complexity with blockchain. Here's a look at seven use cases that demonstrate how well that's working. Continue Reading
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Guide to business continuity planning during coronavirus
This guide offers information on the effect of the coronavirus on enterprises and the need for pandemic and business continuity planning to keep businesses safe and in operation. Continue Reading
Manage Supply chain planning and execution
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Cybersecurity team structure stronger with 3 new roles
Having the right cybersecurity team in place can help reduce how long it takes to control threats. Consider adding cloud security, third-party risk and digital ethics specialists. Continue Reading
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RPA, AI bolster supply chain resilience in times of crisis
RPA bots and AI are behind-the-scenes essential personnel during COVID-19, working virtually alongside supply chain workers and sustaining goods and services lifelines. Continue Reading
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RPA and AI strengthen weak links in supply chain workflows
Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to supply chain automation, RPA is most effective when targeted at subprocesses to improve high-volume, repetitive, error-prone tasks. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Supply chain planning and execution Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Exploring COVID-19 food supply chain disruptions
The food sector has been hard hit by COVID-19. Learn what some of those issues have been, how some companies have escaped the worst of it and what lessons are most important. Continue Reading
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5 steps to help prevent supply chain cybersecurity threats
Follow five steps to lower the risk of supply chain cybersecurity threats, from creating third-party risk management teams to using blockchain and hyperledger and more. Continue Reading
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7 techniques to build supply chain resilience
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, business and supply chain leaders have realized how important supply chain resiliency is. Here are seven ways to boost it. Continue Reading