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January 6, 2026
How a Supply Chain Management Data Gateway Benefits Almost Every Industry
Special Guest Blog Post written by Mark Holmes with InterSystems A data gateway provides unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, supply chain applications, data feeds, data warehouses, data lakes, data marts, and business entities. It helps companies meet their supply chain challenges head on and be ready for supply chain disruptions. Quick and easy access to live and historical data is critical for supply chain managers and practitioners, data analysts, stewards, engineers, and supply chain professionals in any industry. Here are just a few examples of industries that can benefit from a supply chain data gateway: Fast Moving Consumer Goods and Consumer Packaged Goods In FMCG and CPG, the ability to make rapid, data-driven decisions is crucial for staying competitive in a fast-paced market. Companies can optimize their supply chain operations by using a data gateway that provides a unified and harmonized view of data. For instance, a logistics manager can monitor real-time data on inventory levels, customer orders, and transportation schedules to make better informed decisions and reduce lead times and costs while improving customer satisfaction. Healthcare In healthcare, a data gateway can improve visibility and inventory optimization by providing a…
September 18, 2020
This Week on Supply Chain Now: September 12th – 18th
Rolling right through mid-September with more great interviews, conversations, livestreams, and episodes! For a bonus episode on Saturday, Jamin welcomed Jeff Lerner to the podcast on the new program, Logistics & Beyond, for a discussion about the power of relationships in professional growth. Supply Chain Now · “Logistics & Beyond: The Power of Relationships in Professional Growth” On Monday, Scott dug back into the archives for This Week in Business History, and discussed JC Penney, Karsten Solheim, & more. Supply Chain Now · “This Week in Business History for September 14th: JC Penney, Karsten Solheim, & More” On Tuesday, Scott and Greg welcomed Eric Rempel with Redwood Logistics and talked about Next-Generation Third Party Logistics. Supply Chain Now · “Next Generation Third-Party Logistics: Eric Rempel with Redwood Logistics” On Wednesday, Scott and Greg welcomed Patrick Kelly with The Produce Industry Podcast and Michael Chavez with Golden Star Citrus for a great podcast-crossover collaboration! Supply Chain Now · “Pioneering Leaders in the Produce Industry: Patrick Kelly & Michael Chavez” On Thursday, we published Greg’s TECHquila Sunrise, with special guest, Benjamin Gordon, with Cambridge Capital. Supply Chain Now · “Scrappy Underdog to…