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In today’s supply chain world, integration is no longer a supporting function; it is the nervous system of operations. Companies are investing millions in modern platforms such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Order Management Systems (OMS), ERP platforms, automation systems, visibility solutions, and AI-driven analytics. But the reality remains consistent: without […]

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The four design mistakes that make pilots inconclusive and how to avoid them.By Mike Sharpe, Chief Solutions Officer, CSCS The supply chain pilot proof of concept, pilot program, whatever your organization calls it is supposed to answer one question before the enterprise budget is committed: does this technology actually work in our environment? Most pilots […]

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If you’ve attended a supply chain conference recently, you’ve probably heard the term “agentic AI” thrown around constantly. Like most buzzwords, people are using it to describe everything from basic automation to genuinely new capabilities. This article explains what the term actually means in day-to-day operations, not in vendor marketing. This article gives you one. […]

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A wholesale company with 500+ fleets was missing delivery windows during peak season because load sequencing did not align with dock availability, and route planning was not optimized. A mid-market freight forwarder with multi modal logistics faced challenges ranging from limited visibility from port to final delivery, missed handoffs, error-prone rate quote handling, and more. […]

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At Manifest, I had a compelling conversation with a Supply Chain VP from a global 3PL preparing for a large-scale WMS replacement across 27 distribution centers. On paper, the organization appeared well-structured. They had: An enterprise middleware platform (Boomi) A large global consulting firm handling integration development Business and design teams across the US and […]

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Modern supply chains are highly complex. There are multiple moving parts involved — from procurement and inventory management to last-mile delivery. Companies also have to coordinate with various stakeholders to complete tasks and deliver orders on time. This complexity makes supply chain management increasingly challenging. Adding to the challenge, companies also struggle with data silos […]

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Global supply chains are no strangers to volatility. Over the past few years, they have faced numerous disruptions, from the pandemic and geopolitical tensions to trade wars and other global challenges. However, despite these disruptions, many companies have managed to remain resilient. The reason: Supply chain digitization. By investing in technologies such as AI and […]

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Today, AI dominates boardroom meetings, conferences, and water-cooler discussions across sectors. Closer to our playing field, companies are buzzing with anecdotes about how AI has improved the supply chain. But is this hype real? While it’s true that AI is a game-changer for the supply chain, its limitations cannot be ignored. AI provides real-time insights […]

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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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