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For decades, enterprises built powerful systems. But neglected the space between them. In the early part of my career, I worked with companies that invested heavily in enterprise systems-best-in-class ERPs, WMS, OMS, TMS, and CRM platforms. Each served a purpose. Each solved a business problem. But as I led global delivery programs across industries and […]

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Rigid supply chain plans worked for a long time because companies could plan in advance using historical data and make decisions with confidence. Take Walmart, for example. Like many companies, they had a 52-week supply chain plan built in advance. It was based on past data, such as weather fluctuations, seasonal demand, and demographics. The […]

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Executive Overview SCOTI—Supply Chain Optimization, Traceability & Integration is CSCS’s unified, Agentic AI-powered supply chain platform designed to solve the fragmentation and inefficiencies that slow down the supply chain operations. Built for organizations running a patchwork of ERP, WMS, OMS, TMS, and integration tools, SCOTI modernizes operations without requiring a rip-and-replace transformation. By combining a […]

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According to Tradlinx research, ports worldwide saw a 300% increase in delays due to congestion in June 2025. In some locations, vessels had to wait for 10 days or more. Unfortunately, this isn’t a new development. Since the pandemic, only 58.7% of ships have arrived “on time”. The reasons range from natural disasters and geopolitical […]

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), 13% of the world’s food losses happen between harvesting and retail. The number is even higher for perishable, temperature-sensitive products that spoil during transportation. So what’s really causing all this waste? There are several reasons behind this, most of them are tied to weak cold chain management. […]

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Typically, supply chains are reactive. Companies tap their knowledge of past events, historical data, previous sales numbers, and seasonal patterns to plan operations. However, that comes with some risks that could lead to missed opportunities and revenue loss. Companies usually rely on spreadsheets and legacy software, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, to plan […]

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According to a McKinsey survey, freight and warehousing are responsible for 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 3 emissions refer to those generated indirectly through supply chain activities rather than a company’s own operations. As the race to achieve net-zero intensifies, enterprises are finding ways to decarbonize logistics. One solution that many enterprises are […]

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Every year, about 30–40% of food is wasted in the U.S., worth $161 billion most of it at the retail and consumer levels. Additionally, food recalls cost companies an average of $10 million per event in direct costs, not including reputational damage and lost sales. The reason? Poor cold chain visibility and management. For years […]

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Modern-day supply chains no longer operate on supply chain management (SCM) alone. Companies use various systems to manage their supply chains efficiently. For example, a warehouse management system (WMS) helps in managing the inventory and orders, and a transportation management system (TMS) optimizes freight movements. Similarly, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system oversees accounting and […]

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In today’s supply chain landscape defined by volatile costs, limited carrier capacity, and rising customer expectations shippers are sending a clear message: “We want more innovation. We want more control.” A recent Supply Chain Dive report found that 71% of shippers are actively demanding innovation from their transportation partners. Outdated carrier models, disconnected systems, and […]

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