Marisa BrownMarisa Brown is senior principal research lead for supply chain management for APQC. From the AuthorProcurement SoftwareAnalytics in Action: How Supply Chains are Winning with DataAPQCAs supply chains become more complex and the volume of data continues to grow, organizations that treat data as a core asset will be better positioned to adapt, compete, and thrive.Training/OnboardingClosing the Skills Gap in Supply Chain PlanningAPQCHere’s an outline of the key findings on the skills vital for supply chain planning success and where organizations are falling short at developing them.Procurement SoftwareThe AI Advantage in ManufacturingAPQCOrganizations that use AI extensively in manufacturing report significant improvements in forecast accuracy, product quality, and inventory management.Procurement Software10 Use Cases and 5 Key Benefits of AI in ProcurementAPQCHere are the Top 10 use cases for AI in procurement and the Top 5 benefits organizations are already seeing by leveraging it.Mentorship ProgramsWorkplace Mentoring is a Proven Practice in Supply ChainAPQCHere's an outline of the goals and benefits of four common types of mentoring relevant for supply chain.Risk/ComplianceWhy Supply Chains Are on Collision Course with CybercrimeAPQCWhen it comes to cybersecurity, many supply chain organizations are practically holding up a sign that says, “Welcome.”Procurement SoftwareCentralize Direct Procurement for Best ResultsAPQCOrganizations with centralized direct procurement are faster, more efficient, and more productive than those with decentralized direct procurement. Here's why.Procurement Software4 Strategies to Managing Supply Chain Planning CostsAPQCDrawing from data collected in late 2024, here's how creating and managing the master production schedule can break down the cost of supply chain planning.Project Management SoftwareNew Year, New Priorities for Supply ChainsAPQCTechnology can’t fix broken processes and workflows—process improvement and standardization should be top strategies for any supply chain organization in 2025.Clean Energy3 Roadblocks to Effective Environmental MeasurementAPQCThese practices don’t guarantee success at meeting environmental goals, but they definitely help remove some of the biggest and most longstanding obstacles.Risk/ComplianceBenchmark Your Supply Chain Risk Management MaturityAPQCWhen virtually all organizations are taking at least some action to hedge against risk, the extra steps that mature organizations take could spell the difference between competitive advantage and scrambling to play catch up when a major disruption occurs.Training/Onboarding3 Strategies to Spread Continuous Improvement Across Your Supply ChainAPQCWith a good story and numbers to back it up, you’ll have a much higher likelihood of sustaining or even expanding support for continuous improvement in supply chain.Page 1 of 6Next Page
