A supply chain is a network of facilities that procure raw materials, transform them into intermediate goods and then final products to customers through a distribution system. It refers to the network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in delivering a product or service to a consumer.
ByHBR.org
Summary. The huge uncertainties unleashed by President Trump’s tariff war has made business planning almost impossible. To cope, managers need to take stock of the challenges. They should also take steps to better ride out the gyrations and prepare for what may lie beyond them. These steps include: make sure your organizations are prepared with country-of-origin…
This year’s supply chain trends lean heavily on automation, connectivity, and (no surprise) AI. Gartner’s predictions put technologies such as agentic AI, ambient invisible intelligence, and an augmented connected workforce at the top of the list for supply chain leaders looking to optimize operations. The benefits could bring opportunities to support digital value realization, enhance workforce productivity,…
ByKPMG
From cost management to risk mitigation, Scope 3 to new technology, 2025 is expected to present plenty for supply chain leaders to manage. After several years of building supply chain resilience and visibility, supply chain leaders must now deliver genuine value to the overall business. In 2025, achieving this broader impact will likely require leaders…
ByKPMG
With digital opportunities sweeping the supply chain landscape, readiness and line of sight will be paramount to success. Advanced technologies are shaking up the supply chain world. With quickly evolving capabilities across generative AI, data analytics, automation, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and more, the ‘smart’ supply chain is well on its way…
ByHBR.org
Summary. As they strive to make their supply chains more resilient, global companies are grappling with two challenges: the difficulty in discerning potential sources and the extended time required to find, vet, and onboard new suppliers. Companies such as Walmart, Tyson Foods, Koch Industries, Maersk, Siemens, and Unilever are using AI tools to swiftly find…
The logistics sector follows the lead in process automation, technological innovation, and environmental conservation in a constantly changing terrain. Logistics organizations need to quickly adjust to innovative technologies, cutting-edge procedures, and strategic approaches in order to survive and prosper in this age of intense competition. As logistics technology continues to advance, the sector should anticipate…
