More disruptions for supply chains The longer hostilities continue in Ukraine, the greater scope for adverse interactions in the global system of commodity markets and supply chains: Direct economic effects on Russia and Ukraine, plus self-sanctioning by American and European companies with operations in Russia, including banks, insurance and shipping Effects in developed countries e.g. IT materials supplies; supply of ... Read More
There is a general consensus among shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers that the time has come to transform the transportation procurement process. The...
These best practices will help make supply chain sustainability part of your operations and culture. Key Takeaways Sustainable supply chains are a must for businesses that want to attract and retain customers Start by mapping out your supply chain Set sustainability criteria for all tiers of your supply chain Create an environment that allows suppliers […]
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the documents, protocols, systems, and procedures that your cannabis dispensary should have in place to manage day-to-day operations. SOPs help...
Critical items may not be known The latest events and disruptions again highlight the need for your business to know the origin of materials and therefore risks when buying items through global supply chains. Governments have become more aware of minerals and agricultural items that are critical at the national level of their country and some are taking action to ... Read More
Applications for Supply Chains Software tools and applications are enablers for gathering and storing data, then analysis and calculations; the output assists to assess options and make decisions. The most effective use within supply chains comes from tools and applications that are ‘fit for purpose’ and not a module that happens to reside in a corporate ‘integrated’ system. The previous ... Read More
