Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode are Bart de Muynck, Industry Expert and Conference Chair at ChainGE and Jan de Kimpe, Supply Chain Professor at Leuven University and Consultant at Logisol Pro. In this episode, we...
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty continue to have an impact on global trade. With new U.S. tariffs rattling confidence, supply chains are being rerouted, capacity is tightening, and strategic realignments are accelerating across regions. Tariff...
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode is Arch Garcia, CEO of Fluent Cargo. The logistics industry has long struggled with fragmented data. Different companies, systems, and processes mean that even the most basic supply...
Conferences are a great way to meet new people, reconnect or meet with people you already know, and, above all, get inspired and learn. There are a lot of events out there, so to help you choose which ones to visit, I've created a list of supply chain and logistics...
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode is Anne Reinke, President of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). In a time when supply chains are under increasing pressure, logistics has proven its value—keeping...
In the intricate web of modern supply chains, decision-makers grapple with multifaceted challenges. Traditional decision-making processes in the supply chain involve navigating a vast number of choices, each with its complexities and dependencies. Quantum computing...
Businesses of all types need to maximize their efficiency, but it’s especially essential for businesses that operate in an industrial industry. Those sectors tend to be highly capital-intensive, which means that any inefficient working processes can have huge...
Does Logistics Matter? Answering YES to the question in our latest podcast episode is David Lynch, Senior Vice President, Analytical Solutions & Services at Sayari, the leading risk intelligence platform. Diverse Risks in Supply Chains Our world revolves around...
As a major route within the global supply chain, the Red Sea typically sees about 30% of global container traffic and 12% of global trade. In November 2023, however, that changed when the Houthis took over a shipping vessel there in response to increased political...
Cyber threats loom large in the ever-evolving landscape of global supply chains, where efficiency and resilience are the cornerstones of success. As supply chains become increasingly digitized and interconnected, the importance of data security cannot be overstated....
In 2022, Kohl’s and Walmart were fined $2.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively, by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission for falsely claiming that a range of products were made from bamboo when they were actually made from synthetic fibers. In recent years, brands...
Conferences are a great way to meet new people, reconnect or meet with people you already know, and above all, get inspired and learn. There are a lot of events out there, so to help you choose which ones to visit, I've created a list of supply chain and logistics...
Manifest, set to take place from February 5th to 7th, 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, is the premier event for anyone involved in supply chain and logistics. This event brings together over 4,500 attendees, including over 1,500 shippers and over 1,000 startups...
According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, goods and services trading between the U.S. and Mexico totalled an estimated $855.1 billion in 2022. But this multibillion-dollar industry could very well become a trillion-dollar industry in just a...
In today's interconnected global economy, supply chains serve as the lifeblood of successful businesses. Supply chains are the backbone of industries and economies worldwide, providing them the pathway for growth and sustainability. They enable the seamless flow of...
Any business, no matter the business, has to appeal to its customers to succeed. The customers are your bread and butter. Without them, you don't have a business; you just have an idea, and you have to shift a lot of products. Getting people, if we have actual...
Material handling system supervision In today’s complex fashion logistics operations, facilities are under pressure to optimize their processes for greater efficiency and uninterrupted performance. Imagine a business that has two sites and operates them both in the...
Navigating a vast network of over 36,000 suppliers and managing more than 700,000 unique SKUs offers my team a unique perspective into the dynamic landscape of global procurement, especially when supply chain organizations face the types of disruptions we've seen in...
Answering YES to the question in this episode of the Does Logistics Matter? Podcast is Lora Cecere, also known as the Supply Chain Shaman and Founder of Supply Chain Insights. I spoke to Lora about the current state of global supply chains. She talked about the five...
