Discover all the trends in the supply chain

Product mix optimisation is one of the most complex decisions and one with the greatest impact on the supply chain. With broad portfolios, limited capacity and

Obsolescence management in the supply chain has become one of the biggest silent challenges for many organisations. It often does not show up as a priority unti

Knowing which metrics to track is essential when running increasingly complex organisations with global supply chains, volatile demand and growing pressure on m

Slow-Moving Product Management is one of the most complex and least visible challenges within supply chain planning. Although these products represent a small s

Promotional demand is one of the biggest challenges for any organisation running intensive commercial campaigns, especially in sectors such as retail, FMCG, foo

Demand variability is one of the factors that most affects forecast accuracy in any supply chain. When sales behaviour shifts without following clear patterns,

New Product Introduction (NPI) planning has become one of the most challenging processes in any modern supply chain. NPIs concentrate uncertainty, commercial pr

Smart traceability has become a key element for organisations seeking a more transparent, connected and sustainable supply chain. In a global context defined by

Decarbonising the supply chain has become a strategic priority for companies seeking to combine profitability, resilience and sustainability. Regulatory pressur

Generative AI and predictive planning have become two of the key talking points when discussing the next generation of forecasting in supply chains. Until recen

Predictive maintenance with AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become one of the most effective strategies for improving operational efficiency and the reliabilit

The ability to adapt to market volatility has become one of the biggest challenges for modern supply chains. Shoppers change their buying habits at short notice

In the SaaS vs on-premises debate for supply chain planning, 2025 feels like a tipping point. Supply chains are being reshaped by digitisation, geopolitical unc

The supply chain conversation is no longer purely operational. In markets with volatile demand, uncertain lead times and margin pressure, S&OP has become a firs

The modern supply chain is like a digital nervous system, connecting forecasting, purchasing, production, logistics and customers through countless applications

When discussing efficiency in a production plant, it’s easy to think about speed, output volume or unit costs. But in reality, efficiency goes much further. The

Planning plant capacity isn’t just about adjusting shifts or opening a new line. If done inefficiently, it can lead to bottlenecks, delays, cost overruns and a

Inventory optimisation cannot rely on static formulas. Although safety stock is a fundamental pillar of supply chain management, many companies still use it wit

In any efficient supply chain, decision-making can’t be limited to what’s urgent or immediate. Businesses operating with a mid-term outlook need a tool that all

MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error) is one of the most widely used metrics in demand planning. It measures how much a forecast deviates on average from the ac

When ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning) were first introduced, they promised to unify finance, purchasing, production and sales in a single tool. Two de

Managing an extensive product catalogue may seem like a way to boost sales by offering greater variety. However, without clear criteria around profitability and

A competitive supply chain is built first and foremost on a clearly defined S&OP cycle, one that sets the company’s strategic direction and aligns Sales, Operat

Are you familiar with the Just In Time (JIT) methodology? We explain what it is, the benefits it brings to companies, and some strategies for implementing it.