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Can AI Replace Enterprise Planning Platforms? The IBP Debate Splits Supply Chain Leaders
Four planning platforms dominate the enterprise market. Kinaxis, o9, SAP IBP, and Blue Yonder. Combined price tags run from $500,000 to $2 million a year. Time to first value sits between 12 and 18 months. Dedicated teams of three to eight...
When the Referee Gets Red-Carded: Gartner’s Consulting Rankings Under Fire
Gartner has entered a new market at a curious moment. Recently, the research giant published its inaugural Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Strategy, Planning and Operations Consulting. The verdict placed Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey, and P...
Why logistics AI fails to scale
BCG’s report AI Is Already Moving the Logistics Industry Forward shows clear progress in how AI is being applied across logistics, from transport planning to warehouse operations and forecasting.
BCG’s report AI Is Already Moving the Logis...
How to Build Your Own AI Chief Supply Chain Officer with Claude in 30 Minutes
Somewhere right now, a supply chain analyst is pulling data from an ERP, a TMS, a WMS and three spreadsheets nobody wants to admit still exist. They are reconciling numbers. Formatting slides. Building a deck for a Monday morning review tha...
The Supply Chain Job Description Has Quietly Changed. Most Companies Are Still Hiring for the Old One
Ten years ago, supply chain leadership focused on three things: cost, service, and inventory. Today, the role has expanded to include geopolitics, tariffs, network resilience, AI-driven decisions, sustainability, and operational risk.
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#1 professional organization in supply chain, logistics and procurement with 260,000+ executives in APAC, Middle East and Europe.
Therese Hanawan is a supply chain analyst and writer covering global trends in logistics and procurement. She provides in-depth insights into emerging technologies, market shifts, and industry best practices.
Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Council (GSCC), a leading professional organization focused on supply chain, procurement and logistics \ud83d\ude9a gscc.co
Brittney Jones is a seasoned supply chain expert with extensive experience in operations, cost optimization, and digital transformation. She has a background in logistics strategy and procurement around the world.
Matt Lehman is a supply chain strategist with a passion for uncovering the latest trends in logistics, procurement, and operations. He specializes in cost optimization, digital transformation, and business resilience.
Casey Tremblay is a senior analyst at Optiva with a deep focus on supply chain and sustainability. With extensive experience in analyzing market trends on supply chain optimization, Casey brings a wealth of knowledge.
With expertise developed through extensive analysis and synthesis of global supply chain trends, Michael focuses on delivering actionable insights that help businesses leverage technology for operational excellence.
With a focus on innovative solutions and adaptive strategies, Jess examines how businesses can navigate changing market dynamics through enhanced supply chain practices.
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