Category: Thought Leadership

Introduction Supply chains are vast, interconnected networks spanning multiple tiers of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers across diverse geographies. These complex, multimodal networks involve numerous internal and external players operating at different consumption points. The multitude of participants, disparate systems, and lack of seamless data sharing challenge demand and supply planning processes, making it difficult […]

Supply chain management is rapidly evolving, with consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and retail organizations facing unprecedented challenges driven by dynamic customer demands, geopolitical disruptions, and market volatility. To stay ahead in this highly competitive landscape, organizations must embrace innovation and leverage advanced technologies that enable agility, resilience, and operational excellence. The AWS Summit New York, will […]

Persistent supply chain disruptions have exposed the vulnerabilities caused by siloed data and disjointed processes that impact supply chain visibility, agility, and resilience. The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s comprehensive research advisory report addresses these critical challenges and provides a roadmap for enhancing end-to-end supply chain synchronization. It emphasizes establishing a broad, interconnected supply chain […]

Organizations are pursuing leaner operations and new strategies to meet customer demands, lower costs, and increase resiliency against external forces. Every industry has faced an increasing number of supply chain disruptions over the past decade due to natural disasters, weather events, labor shortages, trade disputes, and geopolitical issues. The rate of supply chain disruptions is […]

AWS customers can now leverage Amazon solutions to design more efficient Fulfillment Centers This blog describes the processes and technology by which Amazon approaches new fulfillment center design, and how AWS is now externalizing this solution to customers through a new professional services offering called Warehouse Automation and Optimization (WAO). Warehousing is a critical, yet […]

The Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo arrives at a pivotal juncture for supply chain leaders confronting an increasingly turbulent landscape. Heightened customer expectations, geopolitical uncertainties, and economic volatility pose formidable challenges. This premier event provides a vital forum for addressing these complexities and identifying actionable strategies to outperform and drive long-term success. With over 3,500 CSCOs […]

After a whirlwind week of learning, meeting customers and partners, and being part of something big for industrial manufacturing, I’m energized by the innovations showcased at Hannover Messe 2024. In this blog post, I’ll cover the top three trends that emerged as focal points throughout the exhibitor booths, presentations, and conversations at Hannover Messe 2024. […]

Last month I shared my key predictions for 2024. This blog expands on the necessity of gathering scattered data across multiple systems into a unified data model. Supply chain leaders face increasing complexity from sprawling global networks and rising customer expectations. As a result, supply chain management has transformed into a strategic differentiator as customers […]

I would like to wish everyone a wonderful, happy, and prosperous 2024, and share my supply chain management predictions as we start the new year. The landscape of supply chain management continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. The past few years have been a testament to the resilience and adaptability of supply chains across […]

In my recent appearance on the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I had the opportunity to discuss how AWS Supply Chain solves customer problems. The conversation begins with the genesis of AWS Supply Chain, our vision for the application, and then shifts to various market trends and the future of supply chain. Below is a summary […]