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Taking IBP to the Next Level

In today’s volatile markets, businesses must evolve from reactive planning to structured adaptability. Integrated business planning (IBP) provides the framework to do so — connecting strategy, finance, operations and execution so organizations can act with clarity and alignment.

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Managing Uncertainty: The Role IBP Plays

Volatility and disruption have become constants in today’s business environment, affecting everything from supply chains and labor availability to customer demand and financial stability.

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Podcast | The Challenge of Getting ‘First-Mile’ Visibility of Soft Commodities

Getting “first-mile” visibility of soft commodities is a hard problem.

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The Stryker Cyberattack: When the Distributor Goes Dark

If your CSCO or CFO is asking questions about supply chain resilience right now, bring them a structured assessment of where you stand, not a reassurance.

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Report: AI Moves Into Core Supply Chain Decisions

Retail leaders are increasingly turning to AI-driven forecasting, inventory optimization, and decision-support tools that allow them to respond quickly to changes in consumer behavior.

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The End of Gut-Feel Inventory Planning for SMBs

SMBs that commit to building real-time visibility, data-driven reorder logic and genuine supply chain flexibility into how they operate will be the ones weathering the next disruption.

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Report: Distribution Center M&A Dropped in 2025, but Market Is Strong

In 2025, there was a slump in deals, with global and U.S. deal-making falling by 36%. But this was because buyers are being much pickier, says PMCF.

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Planning After the Holiday Rush: What Comes Next?

In a world where peak-season volatility is the new year-round normal, supply chains must be intentionally designed for agile responsiveness.

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Five Post-Peak Challenges Retail Brands Can’t Ignore

The post-peak period may lack the drama of peak, but its impact on profitability, customer loyalty and next year’s readiness is just as significant.

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Watch: Fabletics: Driving Customer Experience Through End-to-End RFID

Activewear retailer Fabletics turns to radio frequency identification to boost inventory accuracy, efficiency and store performance.

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The Hidden Lever of Supply Chain Resilience

For supply chain leaders, inventory health is directly tied to operational performance.

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Reimagining Supply Chains With AI to Drive a Connected Enterprise

AI now has the potential to make the existing infrastructure of data systems, planning and execution systems, spreadsheets, and data science models work as one.

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