by Jurgen Frasch | Aug 6, 2026 | Sales and Operations Planning
Senior operational excellence, transformation and change leaders will come together in London this September for the 9th Annual Operational Excellence & Business Improvement Conference.Organized by Global Insight Conferences, the 9th Annual industry-led event...
by Jurgen Frasch | Aug 5, 2026 | Sales and Operations Planning
Falling oil prices are generally viewed as good news. Lower energy costs should ease inflation, reduce operating expenses and support healthier margins across the supply chain. But in practice, that’s rarely how it plays out.While crude prices can move almost...
by Jurgen Frasch | Aug 1, 2026 | Sales and Operations Planning
Despite major investments in AI, real-time visibility, and faster planning tools, many supply chain organizations continue to battle constant firefighting, expediting, and poor plan adherence. Why do these challenges persist? The answer may be that speed alone...
by Jurgen Frasch | Aug 1, 2026 | Sales and Operations Planning
Cost pressure has become a defining challenge for automotive supply chains. Demand volatility, shifting trade dynamics, transportation disruptions and evolving production footprints are forcing manufacturers and suppliers to balance cost, service and resilience in...