Ultimately, mesh networks can handle fluctuations in supply and demand, optimize routes, and create transparency and accountability in the supply chain.

To make the most of available resources, provide more delivery choices, and achieve maximum efficiency, it is essential to effectively manage multi-carrier operations in real-time.

With the smart data fabric in place, an enterprise will have developed an innate ability to more accurately predict demand and supply chain trends.

Now is the time to consider a technology-enabled ecosystem and implement a strategy to automate, integrate and transform your business.

Climate change is becoming very real, with real business consequences in property damage, production downtime, power outages and equipment failures. The good news: Cloud-based software is already delivering data standardization, shipment visibility, process optimization and collaborative visualization tools for order fulfillment that’s needed to address sustainability.

Companies are wise to proceed cautiously as they integrate sustainability, resilience and commercial objectives.

Even retailers who get it right in terms of technology investment and sourcing soon inevitably face growth challenges.

The reason Mexico didn’t rise as a great near-shore market before was that supply chain resiliency just wasn’t top of mind in the last few decades, when landed cost was king.

It’s time to dispel the notion that data science is purely abstract and theoretical: In fact, it can and should be applied to make a practical difference in evolving warehouse performance.  

It’s time for the convergence of supply chain and manufacturing.