Strategic Planning

USMCA Is Now on Annual Review. Here's What Every North American Supply Chain Team Needs to Do This Week.

The trade framework governing $1.6 trillion in North American commerce just entered annual review. For procurement, sourcing, and operations teams, the planning horizon changed yesterday.

IPS Global Sales Meeting 2026: Jonathan Schavey on the Value of True Product Expertise at TekniPlex

In today’s fast-evolving industrial landscape, companies that thrive are those that combine technical mastery with deep institutional knowledge. Events like global sales meetings don’t just align strategy—they surface the expertise and perspective that often drive innovation behind the scenes. At TekniPlex, that depth is evident in the caliber of professionals shaping its product…

From Network Design to Profitability: Real-World VCO Use Cases

Aaron Berg dives into the practical power of value chain optimization, spotlighting real-world use cases that drive measurable impact—from network design and manufacturing strategy to strategic sourcing and customer-level profitability. He highlights how River Logic’s VCO solution enables smarter decisions around capital investments, sustainability planning, and last-mile delivery by combining operational and financial modeling. The…

How Do Disaster Recovery Teams Manager Catastrophic Winter Storms?

Emergency response teams rely on regional coordination and rapid resource deployment to overcome winter weather obstacles

How Does Technology Empower Disaster Response?

Real-time visibility during recovery efforts allows disaster victims to regain control and make critical decisions when they need them most

Discover how to build a resilient supply chain on Coupa TV

Building supply chain resilience requires more than reactive measures—it demands proactive risk identification and strategic planning across every tier.

A Recent Energy Facility Expansion Sets Precedent for the Future of Energy Storage

Record-breaking battery expansion demonstrates how strategic infrastructure upgrades reshape the viability of renewable energy integration at scale

What is a Digital Planning Twin?

Manufacturers can simulate their entire business operations virtually to optimize production strategies and unlock hidden efficiencies across their value chain

Features of a Digital Planning Twin

Modern businesses can simulate entire operations and financial outcomes before executing real-world decisions