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Peak Season 2023: A Tale of Warehouses, Workers and Wheels
Supply chain leaders are still lacking the labor and transportation – workers and wheels – to handle peak holiday 2023. Expert Jim Tompkins offers solutions.
Deglobalization from China Means Globalization Elsewhere
Supply Chain Success in an era of deglobalization and globalization
Amazon Store Fulfillment: Why Ring No. 2 Will Kill You
Single source supply chains stink. Amazon’s store-warehouse fulfillment gives them complete control over you. Could destroy resiliency, choice and your company.
4 Supply Chain Insights from A Nordic Cruise
Unlocking Supply Chain Wisdom: Insights from a Nordic Adventure.
Global Supply Chains in a Post-Pandemic World
Navigate the fact that there is no ‘New Normal’ in Post-pandemic supply chains. Industry pro Jim Tompkins goes beyond the obvious to identify hidden risks.
The Panama Canal: Yet Another Supply Chain Problem
Rainfall Affects How Many Ships Go Through the Panama Canal The Panama Canal drought shows that supply chains need optionality more than ever to deal with disruptions that affect global trade. Authorities imposed restrictions on...
4 Facts to Help Your Logistics Benefit from the Yellow Bankruptcy
Disruption in Logistics Industry Could Be Partial Truckload Shipping Opportunity The bankruptcy of Yellow has left shippers nationwide scrambling for options, particularly as peak holiday season nears. However, the bankruptcy, another disruption in a logistics...
The Internet of Things (IoT) Can Tell You Where Your Eggs Are – Anywhere on the Globe
An Introduction to the Internet of Things “Psst, hey you, look over here. No, in the kitchen. It’s your refrigerator. You’re almost out of eggs, and you could probably use some more bacon …” Welcome to the future, where Internet of Things (IoT) appliances generate...
Top 5 Reasons Your Freight Bills Need Post-auditing
Has your CEO recently asked how much money your firm loses on incorrect or duplicate invoices from your carrier base? Do you know where to turn for answers? Typically, 5-10% of all invoices are billed incorrectly. Errors include duplicate invoices, overpayments, rate...
The Circular Economy Can Boost Supply Chain Resilience
How many things that could be reused do you and your businesses throw away every day? Laser printer cartridges, packaging, shoes, furniture, tires and more get tossed without a second thought. But in an age where your consumers,...
Peak 2023 – Something Will Hit the Fan
What happens when you have limited optionality for fulfilling excess demand? I think we’re going to find out as we move toward the Peak 2023 holiday shopping season. From my conversations with supply chain personnel all over the...
Deglobalization? Not Easy.
How is that deglobalization working out for you? As companies continue their drive to find alternative sources to Chinese manufacturing, many are discovering that despite moving final assembly to Vietnam, Brazil, Mexico, etc.,...
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