December 2024

Supply Chain In the Know is your monthly digest by John Galt Solutions with the latest and greatest in the world of supply chain. Discover what's going on with our curated mix of news, insightful reports, research findings, inspiring success stories, and resources!?

• Companies adjusted inventory, marketing, and supply chain planning strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe, which was five days shorter than usual this year. Read more.?

• Supplier diversification, AI readiness and adoption, and advancing sustainability are top of mind initiatives for supply chain leaders going into 2025, Supply Chain Management Review reports. Read more.?

• A new Supply Chain Intelligence Report shows that rising tariffs and trade barriers are the top concern for supply chain leaders, closely followed by supply chain disruptions and geopolitical instability. Read more.?

• The UAE finalized a pact to boost trade with Eurasian Economic Union through the reduction of tariffs and elimination of trade barriers. Read more.?

• The European Union Council adopted a regulation that prohibits products in the market made using forced labor. Read more.?

• The shipping industry is contending with a worldwide shortage of seafarers, leading to elevated freight rates, among other troubling consequences. Read more.?

• IDC – MarketScape - Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Overall 2024 Vendor Assessment. This report provides?insights for a deeper understanding of the supply chain planning technology landscape, with actionable advice tailored to manufacturers and supply chain leaders to invest in the right solutions for their needs.
• ARC Advisory Group – Logistics Viewpoints: Context. The Key to Unlocking the Power of Your Supply Chain Data Strategy. This article explores the importance of contextual intelligence in supply chain planning, transforming data into actionable insights and empowering teams to assess the “so what” of events to quickly respond.?
• World Economic Forum – Beyond Cost: Country Readiness for the Future of Manufacturing and Supply Chains. This new white paper shows that 90% of leaders are prioritizing regionalization, and two-thirds of manufacturers are adopting a ‘power of two’ approach – ensuring spending is sourced from two separate regions – as they navigate global supply chain disruptions. The report explores the trends that are prompting industrial companies to holistically rethink their network design and geographical footprint.?
• QKS Group –?SPARK Matrix?: Supply Chain Planning 2024. This report offers strategic insights for an understanding of the latest market trends and technology innovations in supply chain planning, providing guidance for vendor evaluation and decision-making.?
• QKS Group – SPARK Matrix?: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) 2024. This report offers an analysis of global S&OP market trends, opportunities, and software capabilities, as well as?a competitive landscape of key vendors based on technology excellence and customer impact.?

• Analyst Report: Nucleus Research - Anatomy of A Decision. Learn best practices from real-world success stories. Explore how companies are harnessing advanced supply chain planning software capabilities and achieving breakthrough results ??
• Blog: Planes, Trains, and Supply Chains: Navigate Uncertainty with Scenario Planning?

• Press Release: Transforming Data to Accelerate Supply Chain: The Myers Industries Journey Presented at Gartner Supply Chain Planning Summit 2024 ??

• Press Release: John Galt Solutions Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Supply Chain Planning Overall 2024 Vendor Assessment ??

• Press Release: John Galt Solutions Named a Leader in Two QKS Group 2024 SPARK Matrix? Reports: Supply Chain Planning, and Sales and Operations Planning???

Atlas Roadshow | January 2025,?US?

Registration is open for the first location in our?2025 Atlas Roadshow season! This interactive event will take place on January 29 at the Every Man Jack headquarters in Mill Valley, California. ?

The Atlas Roadshow offers John Galt Solutions’ valued customers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts, exchange best practices, and explore the latest enhancements to the market-leading Atlas Planning Platform. Learn more and register here. ?

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Featured in this issue: Supply Chain Dive | Supply & Demand Chain Executive | Supply Chain Management Review Magazine | Gulf Business | CNBC | 国际数据公司 | World Economic Forum | Nucleus Research | QKS Group | ARC Advisory Group | Logistics Viewpoints