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Supply chain technology is changing rapidly as new, innovative solution providers leave traditional legacy players behind.

To determine which solution is best for your operation, have the vendors on your short list compete in a "proof of concept" test.

Research for Supply Chain Insights' 2017 Supply Chains to Admire list shows that very few companies outperform their peers—and those that do often struggle to maintain their leadership positions.

A recent supply chain talent survey shows that while the profession continues to evolve, it still lacks diversity. Let's vow to do better.

To handle the complex interactions occurring throughout their value networks, supply chain leaders will need to embrace open source technology.

The children's apparel company Carter's has made significant improvements to its supply chain by leveraging scale while managing complexity.

While new technologies have served to improve indirect procurement, direct materials procurement remains tied to MRP and ERP systems. This needs to change.

Supply chains will look radically different by 2030. To help their people get the skills they'll need in the future, companies need to rethink their current training and development programs.