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Supply Chain Management
How Would You Explain Supply Chain Management to a First Grader?
Supply chain management = how your Pokemon cards go from pulp, to paper, to showing up in stores for your parents to buy.
–Brian Malinowski
SVP, Business Development,
TA Services
The Process of Capacity Planning: Meaning, Strategies, and More
Capacity planning is an excellent way to increase corporate productivity. Effective capacity planning helps you identify potential areas for growth, which boosts investment returns, and maintains good employee morale. Planning your resource capacity is helpful when you manage several projects because it improves your chances of accomplishing them on schedule and within budget. Using […]
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14 Moves to Master Demand Surges
Effectively managing increases in demand requires a strategic series of moves—each one calculated to advance your position and ultimately put surges in checkmate.
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Tariff(ic) Counterwinds Ahead, Are You Ready?
The upcoming year could be tough for the supply chain with expected new administration tariffs, stricter immigration policies, and potentially new port strikes that all could begin in early 2025.
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Top Supply Chain Management Schools
Here’s a roundup of some of the top programs to consider around the world, whether you’re looking to major in supply chain or supply management at the undergraduate level, obtain an MBA with a supply chain concentration, or find the right executive education or certificate programs to further your career. The next generation of supply […]
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End-to-End Supply Chain: Meaning, Benefits, and How to Implement
Fast delivery and exceptional service aren’t luxuries—they’re expectations in today’s competitive landscape. Meeting customer demands requires more than efficient shipping—it calls for complete coordination of the entire supply chain process where an end-to-end supply chain shines. An end-to-end supply chain covers everything from sourcing raw materials to final delivery and after-sales support. This integrated […]
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Trade Show Roundup: Build Your Connections in 2025
19 must-attend events to expand your logistics networks and knowledge this year.
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10-Step Agenda for Your Supply Chain: Securing a Successful 2025
Here are the top 10 major trends affecting inbound logistics in 2025:
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Supply Chain Risk Management: Definition, Examples, and Strategies
In an interconnected global economy, smooth supply chain operations are crucial to business success. Yet, with myriad variables and dependencies, supply chains are exposed to many potential disruptions and all types of supply chain risks. Enter supply chain risk management. Supply chain risk management is a strategic approach to identify, assess, and mitigate risks […]
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Building a Future-Ready Supply Chain; Intermodal Rebounds; Strategic Shoring Gains Favor; and Other Logistics News
A look at the latest news stories in global supply chain and logistics.
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Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration: Their Key Differences
Understanding the differences between horizontal and vertical integration is key to selecting the right strategy for your business. Each approach offers unique benefits and challenges, and the choice depends on your specific business goals, industry context, and resources.
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Horizontal Integration: Definition, Examples and Strategy
Understanding the nuances, potential drawbacks, and potential benefits of horizontal integration versus other growth strategies, like vertical integration, will enable you to make decisions that align with your company’s needs and aspirations.
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Supply Chain Planning: What It Is, Importance, and Examples
Effective supply chain planning is essential for running a successful business and staying ahead in today’s fast-moving market.
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How the 2024 Presidential Election Could Impact Supply Chains
The importance of efficient and resilient supply chains cannot be overstated, and with the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, supply chain organizations are starting to feel the weight of political uncertainty.
Read MoreValue Stream Mapping: Definition, Benefits, and Implementation
Value stream mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool in logistics and supply chain management. It allows you to visualize material and information flows, helping you identify waste and find opportunities for improvement. In supply chain management, value stream mapping is essential. You can understand how raw materials and information move through your processes. This includes […]
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2024 Elections Could Shake Up the Global Supply Chain—Here’s Your Voter’s Guide
With elections in roughly 50 countries worldwide and U.S. voting day right around the corner, supply chain executives must understand how major shifts in trade policies could impact their operations. Here are some tactics for using supply chain design to prepare for election outcomes.
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What Song or Lyric Best Describes Your Supply Chain Experience or Approach?
From Beatles classics to pop hits, here are the tracks that capture supply chain professionals’ experience and work approach. Tune in:
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Alternative Routing: Go Another Way
In the face of constant supply chain disruptions and unexpected events, shippers must be ready to reroute at a moment’s notice. Finding the road—or waterway— less traveled can sometimes make all the difference for transportation success.
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Demand-Driven Supply Chain: Definition, Benefits, and Implementation
A demand-driven supply chain offers significant strategic advantages in today’s competitive market. By focusing on customer demand and leveraging real-time data, businesses can achieve increased customer satisfaction, reduce lead times, and optimize operations planning.
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How Does Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Drive Supply Chain Efficiency?
6 ways that Integrated Business Planning (IBP) improves supply chain efficiency.
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