Achieving an optimal planning state is a journey of continuous improvement. Customer requirements change, corporate goals evolve and market dynamics shift quickly and often. It is up to the supply chain organization to be prepared, flexible and responsive to these changes through the right combination of talent, processes and advanced technology.

Optimization, algorithmic planning, artificial intelligence and machine learning are terms used daily in conjunction with supply chain operations. But how do you determine what might be beneficial to your company’s supply chain operations and how do you start the journey to acquire and master the advanced supply chain planning capabilities required to develop and sustain a competitive advantage?