Viewpoints By Steve Riordan

Article: Slow Down to Speed Up Your Digital Transformation

97% of manufacturers reported that they have or plan to invest in smart manufacturing technology. We find most manufacturing transformation programs fall into one of two scenarios.

Article: The War for Supply Chain Labor and Talent

The supply chain's demand for labor and talent continues to exceed the available pool of resources.

Article: Synchronizing ​Supply & Demand in 2023 and Beyond

Subject matter experts from Kalypso take a probing look at the evolution of the supply chain, where the acceleration of key issues and trends over the past few years has left few industries and businesses unaffected.

Microblog: National Supply Chain Day

As we celebrate #NationalSupplyChainDay, we gathered some of our top thoughtware on supply chain to share with you.

Article: Innovating Through a Crisis: The Urgent Need for Digital Product Creation

The COVID-19 crisis provides the opportunity to accelerate toward a fundamentally different model for retail product development - digital product creation. While it's tempting to postpone such efforts in the current climate, it's more important than ever to give them a higher priority.

Article: Nine Trends Impacting Technology Strategy for Retail Product Development in a Digital World

As the technologies that support retail product development rapidly evolve, it's time to to assess and rethink legacy technology strategies. Here are nine things to consider when developing your future technology strategy.

Article: Retail Marketplace Transformation: Making Strategic Choices for Rapid Change

Retail sales are healthy, yet prominent retailers are downsizing. What is going on here, and how can companies leverage strategic planning AND technology to effectively transform for the future?

Article: How to Get the Investment You Need for Retail Product Transformation:

True product differentiation is the most sustainable, long-term source of competitive advantage for a retailer or apparel/footwear manufacturer, yet most find it difficult to provide a persuasive business case to get new projects approved and funded. Here are 6 ways to make it easier.