The field of product configuration and optimisation in supply chain design has emerged as a vital area bridging engineering innovation and business strategy. Modern manufacturing increasingly demands ...

Supply chains face numerous risks and disruptions, from geopolitical conflict to extreme weather events, labor disputes, and beyond. More than ever, supply chain professionals need creative thinking ...

Design for manufacturing (DfM) is evolving from traditional engineering practices into a data-intensive discipline that requires real-time integration of manufacturing capabilities, supplier ...

Supply chain leaders have been using technology to design and optimize their supply chains for decades. These days, they’re trying to understand the best way to integrate artificial intelligence and ...

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Most companies track bill rates, but few understand the hidden markup forces driving cost overruns, turnover, and supplier performance risk. Finish the year with a clearer view of the freight ...

From 2020-2022, companies weren’t thinking about supply chain strategy or design at all. Everyone had shifted to short-term thinking. In 2023, companies began cautiously raising their heads to assess ...