Over the past five years, supply chains have faced unprecedented challenges. E-commerce demands, trade pressures, and increasingly complex supplier networks have necessitated executives to raise concerns about their supply chain operations. Recently, tariffs have become a focal point in major headlines, and the looming fear of a trade war persists. Supply chain planners are now […]
The NOAA’s National Weather Service most recent prediction calls for above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. It is worth noting that the major damage to interstate highways from Hurricane Helene in September 2024 took more than five months to repair. In addition, other infrastructure repairs which impact freight transportation in and around […]
There is nothing like harnessing the energy of a user conference to outline a bold vision for a transforming world. In that vein, Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 didn’t disappoint. Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connected supply chain processes. As you would expect, major emphasis […]
Why Transformation Is a Boardroom Priority Supply chain management is now a core strategic concern for business leaders. Recent disruptions have exposed significant vulnerabilities in traditional models, driven by geopolitical instability, fluctuating demand, and operational inefficiencies. Companies that fail to modernize face supply shortages, revenue loss, and regulatory risks. A data-driven, technology-enabled approach is required […]
ARC was briefed by John Galt Associates not long ago. They used the phrase ‘planning at the edge of chaos.” I love that. That is a very good phrase for describing the increasing complexity and need for speed large organizations face. John Galt Solutions has focused product development on helping companies to ameliorate this chaos. […]
The most comprehensive form of planning that companies engage in is integrated business planning. IBP balances what can be produced against projected demand. Based on this, a multiple-month financial, supply chain, and capital expenditure plan is produced. A supply chain planning application is the core technology that enables robust planning. Historically, the supply chain plan […]
Global trade is riddled with uncertainties. Trade agreements have long existed to try to reduce some of that uncertainty, create a more even playing field, or to create mutually advantageous trade conditions between specific countries. The significant increase in tariffs proposed by the upcoming Trump administration adds to the challenge of businesses working to safeguard […]
