Guest Commentaries

How to Use Machine Learning to Boost S&OP

Jean-Baptiste Clouard August 8, 2017

In my previous guest commentary, I shared some of my thoughts on the impact of machine learning on S&OP and described what would be a

The Evolution of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

Frank McGuigan August 3, 2017

No one can argue that the rise of ecommerce and omni-channel fulfillment has not dramatically impacted the supply chain in recent years. Once consumers were

How is Your Supply Chain Positioned for the Ocean Carrier Mergers?

Frank Cirimele July 31, 2017

I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. – Jimmy Dean. Change is the

Is Machine Learning Going to Revolutionize S&OP?

Jean-Baptiste Clouard July 26, 2017

Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) are at their peak. Unless you’ve lived in a cave the last three years, you probably have read many articles

A Recipe for Success: Best Practices for Supply Chain Integration

Kevin Six July 18, 2017

No two supply chain integrations are ever the same. But after many years of onboarding new customers, I have learned that there are three basic

5 Key Trends Driving Supply Chain Innovation

Martin Verwijmeren July 12, 2017

When we speak to supply chain leaders about innovations in their supply chain, it’s not always about drones, self-driving trucks, or automated warehouses. To the