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Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution
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Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Pitfalls and Solutions: Common Supply Chain Issues in Manufacturing and Distribution

Lisa Anderson joined Food and Beverage Talk podcast to discuss supply chain challenges and opportunities in the food and beverage industry.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:06-07:00October 5, 2023|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, In The News, Podcasts, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: distribution, Food & Beverage, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain challenges, supply chain opportunities, supply chain optimization, supply chain trends|

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives
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The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

The Global Supply Chain Life After Globalization – Pac Rim Perspectives

Companies went global for the past few decades with a gusto to save labor costs. The pandemic jolted many Executives eyes open to the risks in the global supply chain. Suddenly, companies were reevaluating their global footprint with an eye to cost, risk (supply chain, geopolitical, etc.), customer performance, etc.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:45-07:00October 2, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: business consulting, global supply chain, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain optimization|

Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity
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Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity

In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management

Medtech’s Supply Chain: From Disruption to Opportunity

Although the supply chain challenges have abated since the COVID-19 pandemic, disruptions continue to persist and risks have increased. VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) has increased substantially in the world, negatively impacting the safety, security, and reliability of the supply chain.

admin2024-03-29T23:33:44-07:00September 27, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, labor shortages, manufacturing, medtech, reshoring, securing supply chains, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage
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A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage

In The News, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

A Resilient Supply Chain Built for Competitive Advantage

In an era defined by disruption, organizations must be able to respond quickly to changing business needs and customer demands. In the past few years alone, a trifecta of events—the pandemic, political turmoil, and natural disasters—have wreaked havoc on the supply and demand equation, challenging organizations to rethink their [...]

admin2024-03-29T23:33:59-07:00September 25, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: Harvard Business Review, supply chain, supply chain optimization, supply chain resiliency|

The Future of the Supply Chain – Thriving into 2024
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The Future of the Supply Chain – Thriving into 2024

In The News, Interviews, Media, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars

The Future of the Supply Chain – Thriving into 2024

A lack of visibility, labor shortages, and surging shipping costs make navigating the supply chain feel impossible.

admin2024-03-29T23:34:20-07:00September 22, 2023|Categories: In The News, Interviews, Media, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Videos & Podcasts, Webinars|Tags: ERP, future of supply chain, manufacturing, supply chain, technology|

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain
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UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

There has been a run of strikes or threats of strikes lately with the latest UAW strike impacting the Big 3 automobile manufacturers. If it lasts longer than a few days, there will undoubtedly be a huge impact on the end-to-end supply chain as well as the economy.

admin2024-03-29T23:34:41-07:00September 20, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: backup sources of supply, empowerment, engagement, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|

Prepared Manufacturers Will Thrive as Supply Chain Risks Abound
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Prepared Manufacturers Will Thrive as Supply Chain Risks Abound

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Prepared Manufacturers Will Thrive as Supply Chain Risks Abound

Executives are tired after surviving the pandemic, navigating supply chain disruptions, handling soaring inflation, and dealing with one challenge after another. However, it is not time to rest as supply chain risks abound.

admin2024-03-29T23:35:39-07:00September 6, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain|Tags: Brushware Magazine, preparation, securing supply chains, supply chain, supply chain risk, VUCA|

Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization
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Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

The Panama Canal has a 40% market share for containers moving goods from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, and drought conditions are creating a new round of supply chain disruptions. There have been between 130 - 160 ships waiting, leading to supply chain delays.

admin2024-03-29T23:35:54-07:00August 28, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, inventory levels, logistics, nearshoring, Panama Canal, reshoring, supply chain assessment, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

Does Customer Service Matter: Uber vs Taxis?
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Does Customer Service Matter: Uber vs Taxis?

Customer Service, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

Does Customer Service Matter: Uber vs Taxis?

Prior to Uber, a medallion (a transferable permit that allows a taxi driver to operate) cost $1 million dollars in New York city. It was a powerful permit with substantial value. After Uber started up, the low point for a medallion was around $25,000. That is a 40-fold reduction [...]

admin2024-03-29T23:37:52-07:00August 3, 2023|Categories: Customer Service, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: Collaborative customer programs, customer experience, customer service, lead time improvement, OTIF, product development|

Supply Chain Risks Explode
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Supply Chain Risks Explode

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Supply Chain Risks Explode

Supply chain risks are exploding. Just look at the news, and you'll see a potential UPS strike, a Canadian port strike, potential hurricanes (Hawaii, Florida), China stirring up potential conflict with China, the Crimean bridge attack, and much more.

admin2024-03-29T23:38:25-07:00July 25, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: backup sources of supply, cyber security, preparation, securing supply chains, strikes, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|