As we’ve all seen recently, the supply chain’s total spending, efficiency, and productivity can all suffer as a result of the failure to adapt to changes in your supply chains. When your workflow is disrupted, it just takes a few weeks for it to stop functioning normally.  As a result, business executives must have a […]

Every single year, small businesses to large corporations attempt to optimize their supply chain before the tidal wave of the holiday season. During the holiday season of 2021-2022, however, things were different, as strong demand forces have faced new supply chain challenges head-on. A record-setting holiday season of 2021-2022: how it was for supply chains? […]

While 2020 was a year of big disruption and mass confusion, 2021 was a year of transformation, when many companies evolved digitally and strategy-wise. Last year, a key focus of supply chain executives was resilience: every industry media was pushing the topic.  As the supply chain industry heads into 2022, there remains a question: what’s […]

Most business’ sectors are undergoing significant transformations as their operation  models attempt to adapt to an increasingly digital environment. Companies and entire industry sectors are reviewing their global supply chain approaches to identifythe  business changes needed to accommodate new global business needs. The supply chain industry is among the front runners for digital transformation. Traditional […]

Supply chain visibility is a vital global supply chain aspect, even though it has become a largely misunderstood and overused term. Not only are there different definitions of global supply chain visibility, but there is no cross-border consensus on how to describe the components of supply chain visibility. There are several definitions of visibility in […]

In today’s business climate, visibility is critical to maintaining control over global supply networks. Since global supply chains have become increasingly fragmented, control and visibility are becoming even more critical to the success of a global supply chain. For example, transparency into operations, allows businesses to detect emerging risks, cut expenses, and improve efficiency in […]

Over recent years, sustainability in supply chains has evolved from an industry buzzword to a strategic requirement for global companies. Even without large consulting reports, it is now evident that the traditional supply chain model has serious flaws and is harmful to the environment. As environmental issues become more apparent, both businesses and government officials […]

Supply chain sourcing has traditionally been an integral part of the procurement process. While these terms can seem to have the same meaning, sourcing, unlike the complex procurement cycle, is referred to as the strategic search for product or service providers.  What is strategic sourcing and how is it different from procurement? Procurement encompasses a […]

The logistics and supply chain industry continues to evolve and adapt to new challenges. The last couple of years were transformative to the sector, and this volatility will likely continue into 2022.  Businesses, however, are becoming more prepared for the fluctuating supply chain environment and are tackling emerging challenges with data-driven decisions and technologies. Companies […]