Paul Maplesden
Industry ExpertPaul Maplesden is a professional writer who creates expert, in-depth guides on business, finance and technology topics, with a particular focus on the supply chain and SaaS platforms. He loves the challenge of taking complex subjects and breaking them down so they are easy to understand. His website is www.paulmaplesden.com.
34 articles by Paul Maplesden
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Top 8 KPIs for 3PL organizations
Feb. 21, 2026 -
Value chain vs. value stream: What are the differences?
Aug. 28, 2025 -
Demand vs. supply planning: Learn about the differences
May 22, 2025 -
4 steps for using predictive analytics in demand planning
May 2, 2025 -
MRP vs. MRP II: Learn the differences
April 1, 2025 -
8 supplier relationship management strategies
March 25, 2025 -
10 benefits of RFID in supply chain management and logistics
March 13, 2025 -
5 benefits of using demand planning software
Feb. 11, 2025 -
7 benefits of using a 3PL provider for reverse logistics
Jan. 2, 2025 -
6 use cases for big data in manufacturing
Oct. 18, 2024 -
Learn top types of tech for collecting manufacturing data
Oct. 17, 2024 -
8 reverse logistics KPIs that can help you measure success
Sept. 4, 2024 -
Importance of data analytics in manufacturing and use cases
Aug. 22, 2024 -
7 supply chain resilience strategies to use now
June 27, 2024 -
6 top supply chain risks for companies to mitigate
June 12, 2024 -
6 ways to improve your reverse logistics
April 29, 2024 -
How to create a simple supply chain map
April 25, 2024 -
4 AI use cases for quality control in manufacturing
March 26, 2024 -
5 challenges of using AI in manufacturing
March 25, 2024 -
7 best practices for inventory management
Jan. 31, 2024 -
20 common problems with inventory management
Jan. 9, 2024 -
What role do ERP systems play in supply chain management?
Dec. 7, 2023 -
MES vs. ERP: What are the differences?
Nov. 3, 2023 -
6 advantages and disadvantages of value chain analysis
Oct. 16, 2023 -
Value chain vs. supply chain: What are the differences?
Sept. 25, 2023
