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The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts
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The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Minimum Wage Hike, Cocoa Shortages, Egg Inflation & Impacts

California's minimum wage went up to $20/hr. for fast food restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide that do not make bread. This law is causing widespread unintended consequences. For example, Fosters Freeze in Lemoore closed suddenly after the wage hike. Mod 5 Pizza is closing five locations.

admin2024-04-05T15:12:31-07:00April 5, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: digitized supply chain, Food & Beverage, inflationary pressures, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, supply chain disruptions, technology|

Building Agility and Resilience for Business in 2024
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Building Agility and Resilience for Business in 2024

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Building Agility and Resilience for Business in 2024

In this episode of Interlinks, we delve into the heart of navigating through the unpredictable tides of global events and their profound impact on supply chains, discussing the imperative need for agility and resilience.

admin2024-03-28T17:40:55-07:00March 18, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, Interlinks podcast, supply chain consultant, technology, volatility, VUCA|

Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success
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Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success

In The News, Media, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap

Skills Gap Challenge for Manufacturing Success

According to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2 million jobs could go unfilled in the sector by 2030. The cost in 2030 alone could potentially total $1 Trillion.

admin2024-03-08T20:15:50-08:00March 8, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: Brushware Magazine, business consulting, culture, employee retention, ERP, leadership, manufacturing, Skills Gap, supply chain, talent, technology|

Regional Manufacturing in the Medical Supply Chain
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Regional Manufacturing in the Medical Supply Chain

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Regional Manufacturing in the Medical Supply Chain

The supply chain has calmed down since the height of the pandemic; however, smart manufacturers are thinking ahead to changing conditions. Geopolitical risks are at an all-time high.

admin2024-03-28T17:42:14-07:00March 6, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: healthcare, manufacturing, manufacturing resurgence, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain optimization, technology, the case for US manufacturing|

Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade
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Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Why Manufacturing Matters & Will Thrive in the Next Decade

Manufacturing promotes safety and security and mitigates risk. Controlling your supply chain and mitigating geopolitical risk can become paramount overnight as geopolitical events occur, natural disasters emerge, and supply chain challenges arise (strikes, disruptions, shortages).

admin2024-03-28T17:43:04-07:00February 24, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: future of manufacturing, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, manufacturing resurgence, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, Skills Gap, Suez Canal Shipping Crisis, supply chain risk, technology, the case for US manufacturing|

How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?
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How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?

In the News Highlights, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

How Do You Rate in Supply Chain?

Clients typically set goals; however, goals without an understanding of where you stand is non-value added. Although it is common to set goals and expect employees to achieve them, it is far less common for clients to understand how they will get from the current state to the desired future state.

admin2024-03-28T17:43:27-07:00February 23, 2024|Categories: In the News Highlights, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: better utilize ERP, business consulting, business results, ERP, ERP assessment, manufacturing, OTIF, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain optimization, technology|

Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience
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Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience

ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Leveraging ERP and related technologies for a diverse customer experience

Enterprise resource planning systems, CRMs and other tech such as RFID, barcoding, customer and supplier portals, blockchain, IoT, and GPS tracking all support this goal.

admin2024-03-28T17:43:53-07:00February 22, 2024|Categories: ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, automation, better utilize ERP, business consulting, CRM, digitized supply chain, e-commerce, ERP, manufacturing, robots, S&OP, SIOP, technology|

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success
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The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing

The Economy, Outlook & Strategies for Success

In the last month, we've participated in at least six economic forecast presentations or discussions with experts (economic, banking, investment, manufacturing). Although they each had nuances, common themes emerged. Adding our expertise into the mix, we see volatility on the horizon.

admin2024-02-08T20:42:32-08:00February 7, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: business consulting, business process, business strategy, business trends, data, ERP, geopolitical risk, inflationary pressures, manufacturing, MRP, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain strategy, technology|

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar
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Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

ERP & Related Technologies, ERP & Technology, In The News, Manufacturing, Media, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Technologies

Integrate AI in Manufacturing to Raise the Bar

According to Polaris Market Research, the market size of artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is predicted to grow more than 41% during the next decade. Although the latest Sikich Industry Pulse found that less than 20% manufacturers have started to implement AI [...]