I laugh when business leaders tell me that they are going to replace their current supply chain planning technologies with “AI.” Sounds good, but most
In December, I spoke at an internal supply chain kick-off for a group of consultants. As I prepped, I noticed a document left on the
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The booths at the National Retail Federation (NRF) on January 12th-14th will shine brightly with AI plastered everywhere. However, based on my discussions with the
Supply chain leaders readily agree that industry differences exist in planning. Similarly, debate rages on the differences between regions. Industry differences trump regional definitions, but
The winds of change transform industries. Does a digital transformation add value? Who knows? The answer is blowing in the wind because there is no
Holding my coffee tight, I gingerly slid into the last seat on the bus. It was early morning following a long night of travel. I
This week, I was introduced by phone to a marketing leader new to supply chain planning. I listened in amazement when she said, “My marketing
The populist narrative of supply chains focuses on sourcing ignoring the impact of historic practices that are no longer best practices creating waste and inefficiencies.
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