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Supply Chain
Supply Chain Bottlenecks: Causes, Challenges, and Resolutions
A supply chain bottleneck occurs when one part of the supply chain slows down or halts the entire process, disrupting the flow of goods and services. These bottlenecks can create serious problems for businesses, delaying production and deliveries, which can directly impact profitability and customer satisfaction. In modern supply chains, identifying and addressing these bottlenecks […]
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
In its biggest transaction to date, DSV will acquire Schenker from Deutsche Bahn. The acquisition will strengthen DSV’s global network, expertise and competitiveness.
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What Supply Chain Term Will Be Top of Mind in 2025?
Convergence because we can’t afford to have planning and operations working in their separate silos where plans can’t be executed or if they can they are very expensive to execute. Good companies plan. Great companies execute. –Tom Moore Founder & CEO ProvisionAi Optimization. 2025 will be a year of optimization as companies look to offset […]
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Canada’s Supply Chain Act Is in Effect. Complying May Be Easier Said Than Done.
It’s a truth businesses can’t ignore: Various forms of modern slavery are embedded throughout the global supply chain, across geographies and industries. What meaningful steps can organizations take?
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Cargo Theft on the Rise; The Impact of Truck Driver Detention; and Other Logistics News
Updates and insights on the latest supply chain and logistics news stories.
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Marcus Chung: Guiding a Sustainable Career
RESPONSIBILITIES: Ecommerce and retail operations, supply chain, sourcing, production, sustainability, and IT. EXPERIENCE: Vice president, manufacturing and supply chain, ThirdLove; director, sourcing, Stitch Fix; vice president, responsible sourcing, The Children’s Place; director, responsible sourcing, Talbots; director, sustainability, McKesson; senior manager, social responsibility strategy, Gap Inc.; consultant, CEB (now Gartner). EDUCATION: MBA, University of California, Berkeley; […]
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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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10 Tips for Strengthening Supplier Relationships
The supply chain is a business built on relationships. The stronger your relationships, the stronger your business. Here’s how to create ties that bind.
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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.
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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5 GenAI Trends, Freight Forecast & Other Supply Chain News
Today’s top supply chain news stories.
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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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Beyond the Rack: Retail Supply Chain Strategies That Work
In the challenging retail sector, supply chain efficiency can be the difference between succeeding and just barely hanging on. From weaving together disparate systems into a single information flow, to ensuring products appear effortlessly on shelves, to fulfilling online orders with lightning speed, here’s how thriving retailers rack and roll.
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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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Ranking the Top U.S. Ports; Warehouse Taxes on the Rise; Global Trade as Election Issue; and Other News
Find out which U.S. container ports rank top for imports; see how global trade policies will impact the presidential election; and catch up on other supply chain news.
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VERTICAL FOCUS: Toys
The toy industry faces several complex supply chain challenges. Here are three of the most significant at play.
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Canada Rail Lockout: Will Container Ships Be Diverted?
Will container ships divert to alternative ports in the United States with the worker lockout at Canada’s two big railroads? Here’s the immediate forecast:
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Healthcare Supply Chain: The Prescription for Success
The magic pill for today’s healthcare supply chain is composed of equal parts strategy, flexibility, and disruption mitigation—plus a healthy dose of technology.
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Backward vs. Forward Integration: Their Key Differences
When looking at backward vs forward integration, each offers unique advantages within supply chains.
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