Assumptions are central to demand planning, but not all assumptions are created equal.

Leading companies are adopting new strategies to prepare for the impacts of the next inevitable disruption. Part one of series: Creating Resilient Supply Chains Through IT Innovation.

Merchants and brands are being forced to navigate the perfect storm — inflation, supply chain issues, climate change and unsteady shopper behavior.

Warehouse work has been transforming at an amazing rate over the past several years and operators are constantly looking for new, innovative ways to deliver immediate, impactful improvements in productivity and accuracy.  

With transportation issues hitting the headlines time and again, every enterprise understands that developing resiliency in the supply chain and in logistics is key to grow revenue, manage sustainability, and satisfy customers.

Final mile delivery volumes continue to increase with parcel shipments expected to double by 2026. Meanwhile, carrier rates are rising because of constrained carrier capacity, driver shortages, and higher fuel costs.

In this executive panel, Blue Yonder and Armada Supply Chain Solutions discuss top challenges that continue to test supply chain teams across industries, from labor shortages and higher customer expectations to evolving regulations, sanctions, and international pressures.

How does GEO Politics and other unforseen issues affect your overall infrastructure and how important of a role do your business partnerships play in the success of your day to day?

The historically predictable supply chain no longer functions as it did in the past. Retailers and shippers must adapt their strategy to ensure they get the right product, to the right place at the right time to meet the high expectations of customers.

Supply Chain Planners have historically focused on using the past to predict the future. Advancements in technology and process have helped reduce planning cycle times and introduce more accurate near term information into plans.