As we've read about supply chain changes being driven by the omnichannel consumer throughout the year, you'd have to think that a stress-test would help us know how the puzzle pieces are fitting together. Read more...

The new chairman of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Kevin Smith, has some great insights into the state of the supply chain function. He's been a big part of the growth in importance of the supply chain but also has a feel for the challenges ahead. Read more...

It's a good question: what are the goals of the supply chain when they seem to be responsible for everything? As the function has morphed outside its traditional cost center role, the level of ambiguity to be managed has skyrocketed. Read more...