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Regulatory compliance adds a major layer of operational complexity. Pharmaceutical supply chains must comply with stringent ...

Over-customization increases long-term risk. Bespoke warehouse automation solutions often appear attractive because they match current operations, but heavy customization increases project complexity, ...

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Supply chain planning tools are not new. Most organizations today rely on established sys-tems for demand planning, supply ...

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March-April 2026 The March/April 2026 issue of Supply Chain Management Review examines how supply chain leaders are managing supplier risk, circular supply chain design, AI-driven ...

John D. Schulz has been a transportation journalist for more than 20 years, specializing in the trucking industry. John is on ...

Trade wars increase cost, not necessarily disruption. Escalating U.S. trade tensions, EU trade delays, and fragmented global agreements are unlikely to create widespread stockouts. Instead, they raise ...

APQC recently conducted a survey of 2,500 business leaders to assess organizations’ environmental sustainability strategy, ...

The “AI pilot trap” is slowing real adoption. Many organizations launch proof-of-concept AI projects but struggle to scale them into operational use because they start with te ...