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UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach
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UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

UPS Wins USPS Business with Regional Approach

According to UPS's CEO, UPS’ network flexibility gave it an edge over FedEx in landing a deal with the U.S. Postal Service. Instead of following a hub-and-spoke model to service the USPS, UPS can use its regional gateways to support the local and regional requirements of the USPS customers.

admin2024-05-08T19:27:27-07:00May 7, 2024|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, Flexibility, logistics, regional supply chains, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain partners, transportation|

The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing
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The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing

Business & the Economy, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

The Aerospace Supply Chain & the Impacts of Boeing

The aerospace supply chain has been struggling to recover since the pandemic. The industry has been plagued with shortages, labor issues, and supply chain issues. According to McKinsey, demand was back to 97% of pre-pandemic levels as of December 2023.

admin2024-06-06T08:24:37-07:00April 13, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: A&D, business trends, collaboration, labor shortages, manufacturing, quality control, supply chain assessment, supply chain disruptions, supply chain partners, supply chain shortages|

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

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

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.

admin2024-06-08T15:53:30-07:00September 20, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, empowerment, engagement, labor shortages, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|

The Importance of Supply Chain Partner Relationships
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The Importance of Supply Chain Partner Relationships

Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Podcasts, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts

The Importance of Supply Chain Partner Relationships

The awareness of the importance of international supply chains has grown in recent years, not just among the business fraternity, but more widely in the media, among politicians and ordinary citizens as well.

admin2024-06-08T11:36:02-07:00September 19, 2023|Categories: Global Supply Chain Consultant Series, Podcasts, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts|Tags: business consulting, global supply chain, Interlinks podcast, logistics, manufacturing, supplier management, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain partners|

Supply Chain Risks Explode
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Supply Chain Risks Explode

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

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.

admin2024-06-08T16:01:38-07:00July 25, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, cyber security, preparation, securing supply chains, strikes, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|

Interconnection of People, Technology & Businesses
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Interconnection of People, Technology & Businesses

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking

Interconnection of People, Technology & Businesses

On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate to combine work with pleasure. Finland is diverse from Helsinki to the arctic circle, and we were thrilled to gain picturesque views of the northern lights. I was surprised there are multiple cruise ships that go from Helsinki to Estonia each day because the people and countries are interconnected.

admin2024-01-16T22:06:32-08:00April 17, 2023|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: automation, global supply chain, labor shortages, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain partners, technology|

Chinese Spy Balloon & Much More Traversing the U.S.
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Chinese Spy Balloon & Much More Traversing the U.S.

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

Chinese Spy Balloon & Much More Traversing the U.S.

As has been all over the news, the Chinese sent a spy balloon which floated across the U.S. for about a week. According to US senior military officials, it is confirmed that the balloon is tied to a major surveillance program run by China's military. It has politicians and citizens up-in-arms about the potential impacts, and it bolsters concerns about China.

admin2024-06-08T16:33:33-07:00February 10, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, global supply chain, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|

Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges
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Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Business & the Economy, In The News, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning

Supply Chain Collaboration & VMI to Get Ahead of Economic Challenges

Manufacturers are experiencing continued inflationary pressures threatening customer service and profit margins with record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability. To add fuel to the fire, they are also starting to worry about preparing for a potential recession.

admin2023-09-19T21:00:34-07:00July 7, 2022|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Replenishment, Distribution & VMI Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: Brushware Magazine, collaboration, Collaborative customer programs, inflationary pressures, recession-proofing strategies, S&OP, SIOP, strategies to fight inflation, supply chain partners, Vendor managed inventory, VMI, VUCA|

State of Supply Chain
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State of Supply Chain

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

State of Supply Chain

The successful companies will not only strive to be the strongest link in your supply chain, but they will ensure that the weakest link doesn't send their customers to the competition. You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure your position as a market leader and thrive for years to come, if you choose to take advantage of the opportunity and start to act NOW.