Supply chain factors governing a company’s bottom line are highly unpredictable. The solution lies in predictive analytics.

Todd Ferguson, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas, explains the concept of integrated tactical planning, and how it can put a stop to the need for “firefighting,” and help executives focus on long-term strategizing.

Advances in data science, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), 5G networks and more are being used to turn challenges into opportunities.

The peak in consumer demand that comes with the final weeks of the year requires new tactics to survive, let alone thrive. 

Supply chains large and small are under siege by constant disruption. Companies find themselves struggling to serve customers, source materials, manage costs, handle supply constraints and shortages and, above all, gain visibility into what’s next.

In pursuit of agility and resilience amidst endless changes to the plan? Is your company’s approach to being responsive mostly an energy-draining daily firefight? The solution may lie in understanding the root-causes of these constant changes, and strengthening your mid-term planning process and solutions.

In 2008, MCA Connect began working with one of the world’s most well-known technology brands. Founded in 1984, the company empowers countries, communities, and customers to use technology to realize their dreams.  

Like no time before, the manufacturing industry is under extreme pressure to innovate and evolve.

Transportation is one of the largest budgetary items for many companies, so finding ways to save on transportation costs is always a priority. But it takes a special skill set to uncover efficiencies without sacrificing service