Supply Chain

Valmont Takes Customer Experience to the Next Level with Proprietary Cloud-Based Technology

Since its launch in November, the technology has delivered over 5,000 automated notifications monthly in Australia, reducing the volume of phone calls by 40%.

Here’s the Story of the Canadian Fastener Manufacturer Behind One of the WTO’s Biggest Price Dumping Cases

Leland Industries’ endurance in the fastener industry is due to a combination of factors: industry-standard products, recent reshoring trends, and a firm commitment to keeping their material sourcing and manufacturing operations domestic.

Reshoring Advantages and Disadvantages

By shifting production closer to the domestic market, companies can experience cost savings, improved quality, and shorter lead times, positively impacting job creation, innovation, and responsiveness to market demands.

Friendshoring: Definition, Benefits, and Key Characteristics

When engaging in friendshoring, manufacturers and suppliers move away from relying on global supply chains and instead focus on forming their own regional partnerships with entities that exhibit shared values.

How Is E-Commerce Changing?

E-commerce growth is a given, but what other trends are emerging?

How to Gain a Valuable Outcome at the End of Your Supply Chain

Customer-centricity is vital to short- and long-term growth.

Reusable Packaging: Definition, Benefits, and Types

Reusable packaging is regaining traction in an increasingly eco-conscious society.  

Understanding Waste Management: Definition, Environmental Impact, and Strategies

Reshoring vs. Nearshoring: Differences and Similarities

The evolving global landscape with changing trade policies, shifts in travel costs, technological advancements, and geopolitical developments influence the attractiveness and feasibility of reshoring and nearshoring options.

Plant-Based Packaging: Types, Applications, and Environmental Impact

The global plant-based packaging market is anticipated to increase from $371.4 billion in 2022 to $737.6 billion in 2030.