Sime Curkovic

Most systems don’t fail all at once. They slow down, back up, and quietly break when demand hits from every direction at once. What passed testing last week suddenly struggles under peak volume, overlapping processes, or hours of sustained use. This white paper challenges the idea that one type of performance test is enough. It shows how load, stress, and endurance testing work together to reveal what your system will actually do when it matters. Because confidence doesn’t come from passing a test. It comes from knowing how your system behaves under pressure. What You’ll Learn: Why performance issues slip through even when testing is in place What load testing really proves, and where it falls short How stress testing exposes breaking points before production does Why endurance testing uncovers slow failures most teams miss How to combine all three approaches into a practical, repeatable strategy What performance testing looks like across real ERP, WMS, and supply chain workflows How to move from one-time testing to continuous performance confidence If your systems only pass tests under ideal conditions, you’re still guessing. Download the white paper to see how a layered performance testing strategy helps you find issues early, fix them…

Written by Karin Bursa, Founder and CEO of NIRAKIO and Supply Chain Now Host If you know me, you know I’m a supply chain nerd. I love talking about it, thinking about what’s next, and sharing success stories to inspire others who may feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start. So, when I stepped into the moderator’s chair for our recent Supply Chain Now livestream, I knew we were in for a powerful conversation. Five extraordinary women — each leading global supply chains at some of the world’s most iconic brands — came together to share how they are navigating disruption, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of supply chain leadership. As a fellow Woman in Supply Chain for over 30 years, I had to resist acting like a true ‘Fan Girl’ — I could have talked with them for hours. The world we live in is the “Never Normal.” Volatility is constant. Technology is advancing faster than our operating models. Yet, what struck me most during our panel was the optimism and resilience each leader displayed. These women are proof that even in the face of complexity, supply chains can be transformed into engines of business growth, agility, and…