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Supply Chain Planning Software for Manufacturing Delivers Real ROI
Nucleus Research study reveals how manufacturers achieve measurable ROI with automated supply chain planning solutions. Manufacturing supply chain challenges: The cost of manual planning The factory’s humming, but the clock on delivery is brutal. Brackets are stuck in Shanghai, held up by a sub-supplier in Mexico, aluminum’s running short, and your ops manager is...
Demand Planning vs. Demand Forecasting: Key Differences Explained
Key takeaways What is demand forecasting? Demand forecasting provides the insight: a prediction of what customers will want, how much they’ll want, where they’ll want it, and when they’ll want it. What is demand planning? Demand planning turns that insight into action: strategies for procurement, production and inventory. How do demand forecasting and demand planning work together? Demand...
August Truck Freight Tonnage Highest Since December 2023
September 24, 2025 | Transport Topics John highlights that rising tariffs and economic uncertainty are creating structural risks, putting pressure on consumers and raising concerns for retailers as peak shipping season approaches.
From Forecasts to Flexibility: Why Supply Chain Planning Matters More Than Ever
Key takeaways What is supply chain planning (SCP)? SCP is the process of aligning supply and demand through coordinated demand forecasting, production and logistics planning. Why is SCP valuable to organizations? The value of SCP lies in reducing costs, improving customer satisfaction, boosting efficiency, supporting smarter decisions and increasing agility. How does effective planning improve supply chain...
Impact Of Interest-Rate Cut Could Be Minimal Amid Current Chaos
September 22, 2025 | Institute for Supply Management John emphasizes in the piece that companies are frozen by uncertainty from tariffs, inflation, and a weakening job market, making them hesitant to hire or invest despite lower interest rates.
Candy prices creeping higher this Halloween
September 22, 2025 | 10 WJAR Halloween candy prices are rising. Pawan Joshi breaks down why. While many assume that tariffs are the only factor, it's important to understand that climate change is also affecting crops.
US Fed expects soft landing with only 1 rate cut in 2026
September 18, 2025 | S&P Global John highlights that the Fed’s cautious approach to rate cuts reflects the unprecedented uncertainty created by today’s mix of tariffs, labor market shifts, and inflation pressures.
Importers adjust shipping strategies after US ends low-value tariff waiver
September 17, 2025 | S&P Global John notes the end of the de minimis tariff exemption disproportionately affects small exporters, raising costs for them and consumers, potentially reducing market access and consumer choice.
Your Halloween candy might cost a bit more this year
September 15, 2025 | ConsumerAffairs Your favorite Halloween candy is going to be more expensive this year. Learn why prices are going up and how consumers can save.
The Insiders Playbook: How Supply Chain Leaders Can Extract Maximum Value from Connect 2025
Ready to make the most of your three days in Amsterdam? With a packed agenda and world-class speaker lineup, you’ll want to maximize every session and networking opportunity. Here’s your tactical playbook: Speaker spotlight: Who will be there? Connect 2025 brings together an exceptional mix of industry expertise, practical experience, and visionary thinking. Speaker...
How to Improve On-Shelf Availability for CPG Brands
On-shelf or out-of-stock? For consumer package goods (CPG) brands, the answer depends on how well you read demand signals. Reliable on-shelf availability begins with collecting the right retail data: point-of-sale (POS), inventory levels, consumer shopping behaviors, and promotional activity –then transforming that raw information into actionable insights. The challenge: retail data frequency, formats, hierarchies...
Mastering the Complexity of Make-to-Order Supply Chains
The tightrope of Make-to-Order supply chains Make-to-Order (MTO) businesses are some of the most complex, and most fascinating, supply chains to work with. Every customer order is a new project—often with customized specifications, tight timelines, and dependencies that span multiple suppliers and production facilities. Unlike Make-to-Stock (MTS) operations, where products are built in anticipation of...
Employee Spotlight: Kevin Mak
Employee Spotlight E2open is powered by a strong global network of problem solvers and innovators driven by strong values and our company culture. Together, we are focused on doing what’s right in business and our communities. Every month, we will shine a spotlight on an exceptional team member who is helping us transform the supply...
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The Connected Retail Supply Chain
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Achieving a connected supply chain has proven itself a challenge time and time again, particularly as our global economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Keeping this in mind, the National Retail Federation’s recent, debut 360 Supply Chain event was a welcomed experience that delivered valuable insight and solutions for industry decision makers looking to optimize their supply chain efforts.
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