How Common Sense Drives Supply Chain Results
Common sense is uncommon. Lately common sense seems to be in short supply. However, it is worth pursuing as there is a powerful return on investment (ROI) in using common sense.
All the Hoopla Around Tariffs & What It Means for the Supply Chain
Tariffs, tariffs, and more tariffs dominate the conversation.
Manufacturing Resurgence Taking Flight
Manufacturing is starting to take flight. The resurgence will be powerful and fast. As a well-connected business executive and trusted advisor mentioned recently, when manufacturing takes off, you will not be able to keep up if you aren't already on top of it.
CES & Stargate Highlight AI as Critical in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success GalleryCES & Stargate Highlight AI as Critical in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success
Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing
CES & Stargate Highlight AI as Critical in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success
AI rules at one of the world's most influential and largest technology conferences, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This year's event highlighted a diverse array of products designed to enhance efficiency, personalization and sustainability.
Cyber & Geopolitical Risks Spurring Supply Chain Changes & Upgrades GalleryCyber & Geopolitical Risks Spurring Supply Chain Changes & Upgrades
Best of Supply Chain, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Cyber & Geopolitical Risks Spurring Supply Chain Changes & Upgrades
In the latest evidence of the heightened concerns related to geopolitical risk, Biden has cracked down on most Chinese cars and trucks with a rule that software and hardware cannot come from China. There is concern about having millions of cars on the road with a potential threat to national security.
The Backup to the Backup
Although we talk about the value of the backup to the backup all the time in supply chain circles, when the rubber meets the road with the costs of the backup, it can be seen as excessive.
Trending in the Supply Chain GalleryTrending in the Supply Chain
Artificial Intelligence & Supply Chain Technologies, E-Commerce & Logistics, ERP & Technology, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Reshoring/ Nearshoring/ Regional Supply Chains, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics
Trending in the Supply Chain
The peak season started two months earlier than normal and extended two months later than normal to account for the volatility and expected disruptions in the global supply chain.
Impacts from the Threat of Tariffs in the Supply Chain
The threat of tariffs is already causing supply chain implications. There is a surge of chip demand post election. According to Trendforce, the chip supply chain is seeing a rush of orders.
I’ve Been Thinking About Giving Thanks & Appreciating Talent
Wishing family, friends, clients, and colleagues a Happy Thanksgiving!
Forward-Looking Logistics Surge Fuels Supply Chain
Trade & logistics will surge in the next few quarters! There are several factors that add up to this surge, yet it flies in the face of corporate mandates for inventory reduction.