Supply Chain Management

Probabilistic forecasting: how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning make Fashion Retail more sustainable

Have you ever got lost in thousands of spreadsheets while chasing the best forecast for your products demand? Have you ever heard of the many benefits of data-driven probabilistic forecasting solutions? Let’s first look at what “forecasting” means and the difference between human-instinct driven approach and data-driven advanced solutions.  For markets and industries, the term […]
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Syscons Sponsor at SAP NOW Italy 2022

At Syscons, we support companies in making their supply chain more efficient and sustainable. Milan, October 3rd 2022 – Syscons will sponsor SAP NOW 2022, the SAP event that annually brings together customers, potential customers and partners interested in digital innovation. “Regenerating Business, Respecting the Planet” is the title of this year’s event that focuses […]
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The Technologies to Empower Supply Chains

Modern supply chains are like those connecting pipes of the building. Sure, they are deeply hidden, but they are the ones that keep the building functioning! In my last blog, I spoke about the changing consumer habits and mentioned strategic solutions to adequately address them. In this post, I will concentrate on the technical aspect […]
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Localization of Supply Chain: A Solution for Better Tomorrow

Humankind cannot get enough speed! Today, people want everything around them to be quick and smart. In my last blog, I discussed the changing customer behavior and their demands for faster delivery. This demand for speed has been challenging the supply chain industry in many ways. Moreover, recent instances have also made it clear that […]
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New Year at Syscons by Martino Pettenati, Syscons North America Managing Director

The holiday season is over, and now, it’s time to get back to work!   Indeed, the concept of the new year and new everything sounds a wee bit cliché; yet, I would like really believe that the year 2022 will bring some positive changes within the supply chain industry.   The past two years have been really challenging for us, the supply chain “savvies” (a term I […]
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Today supply chain systems require new skills: an Interview with Professor Stefano Ronchi, Polytechnic University of Milan

Universities and business schools are enhancing their curricula to prepare the next generation of supply chain experts. In this interview, Professor Stefano Ronchi, Director, Management of Engineering Programs at Polytechnic University of Milan, illustrates the skills needed to face the new global challenges. How did the Polytechnic University of Milan training programs on supply chain […]
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