Supply Chain Radio

The two worlds of supply chain planning and execution are coming together - enabling a shift to running more agile supply chains.

Topics like bimodal innovation and taking a holistic view of the supply chain network took center stage at the 2015 Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Sessions from Frank Crespo at Caterpillar, Jim Cafone at Pfizer, and Reuben Slone at Walgreens, as well as other supply chain management insights, are discussed in this podcast.

How the ocean portal solutions of 15 years ago have evolved into the visibility-enabling cloud networks of today.

Logistics service providers have moved from being a provider of technology to being an implementer of technology

What are the differences between direct and indirect sourcing? John Atherton and Saeed Rezavi discuss global sourcing in this podcast.

Procure-to-pay and an automated supply chain finance process provides lasting value for vendors and buyers.

The modern supply chain executive needs experience in operations, finance, IT, and marketing.

Without data, companies can’t have supply chain visibility, which can lead to missed opportunities.

Greg Kefer and John Atherton discuss the recent Kraft and Heinz merger and possible implications for supply chains.

Discussing the new approach to transportation management.

Pharmaceutical companies maneuver a distinct set of challenges in the race to serve a global market.

Inventory intelligence helps retailers to know where inventory is in real-time and connects them to all moving parts of the supply chain.

Since oil is a cyclical industry, companies need to stay agile to avoid risks and take advantages of opportunities.

The global supply chain is all about managing risk; here are tactics companies can use to stay one step ahead of disruptions in their supply chain

The Internet of Things brings tremendous opportunities. Companies that adopt supply chain technology will be positioned to win.

NRF’s Big Show featured interesting consumer insights but really missed the mark on one key topic. Find out what retailers should know.

Outsourcing transportation and visibility to 3PLs without losing strategic control.

Cloud replaces EDI hubs as the best way to share supply chain data.

Supply chain execs are improving predictability and delivering on their vision.

Cloud powers social sharing among global trading partners in supply chain.