7 Ways Procurement Managers Can Help Companies Navigate Inflation
Luckily, there are levers that procurement can pull to help companies mitigate the impacts of inflation.
Read More »Amazon Prepares Supply Chain for Biggest Holiday Shopping Season Ever
How does Amazon manage to maintain a satisfying customer experience while handling so many orders and deliveries? It comes down to two main factors: huge, efficient warehouses and fast, cost-effective shipping.
Read More »Overcome Supply Chain Challenges with Artificial Intelligence
Introducing AI into small decision-making trees and larger review processes can be incredibly powerful.
Read More »How to Overcome Supply Chain Hurdles for Aluminum
Consumption of aluminum in the U.S. totaled 4.3 million metric tons in 2021.
Read More »ERP in the Automation of the Supply Chain
While systems of the past were dependent on data entry, modern ERP technologies are able to collect massive amounts of data to proactively determine company needs.
Read More »Will Supply Chain Holdups Impact Christmas Presents, Trees Again?
We address how ongoing disruptions impact the Christmas supply chain and drive precautionary decisions from retailers and consumers.
Read More »What Is Supplier Defect Rate? Definition and Examples of the Important KPI
During the manufacturing process, quality metrics must be tracked.
Read More »5 Types of Spend Analysis
Compared to organizations that don't conduct spending analysis, a business that routinely analyzes its spending can effectively identify savings opportunities and boost its buying abilities.
Read More »What Is Vendor Availability?
Low vendor availability may mean that these vendors are the first dropped in times of economic stress.
Read More »The Pumpkin Supply Chain: Tracing the Journey of This Iconic Fall Fruit
Without these critical links in the supply chain, no one would be able to enjoy a sip of pumpkin spice latte, indulge in a slice of pumpkin pie, or carve a jack-o-lantern with loved ones this fall season.
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