Special Report Published on Crafting Tomorrow’s Supply Chain Today
Download Lisa's mid-year special report, FutureScape: Crafting Tomorrow's Supply Chain Today.
The Value of Data in Fueling Profitable Growth
Companies are overwhelmed with data. There is ERP related data, global supply chain data, world economic data, industry and market data, customer and supplier data, email communications, and the list goes on.
Market Selloff, Volatility & Whether Businesses are Prepared
You would have to be hiding under a rock to not hear that the market sold off. The S&P 500 sold off 3%; the Dow tumbled 1,000 points, and tech company leaders lost a combined $1 trillion intraday (recovering almost half later in the day).
Top Supply Chain Challenges
During a discussion with manufacturing and supply chain professionals at the Association of Supply Chain Management chapter of Orange County, California, we reviewed the top supply chain challenges impacting clients and colleagues around the world.
Although Manufacturing Declined, the Smart are Planning for a Renaissance
According to the ISM, "The Manufacturing PMI", a measure of manufacturing activity, registered at 48.5% in June, which is a decline from 48.7% in May.
Managing Inventory and Cost to Navigate Economic Turbulence
The world faces economic headwinds. According to the Economist, Europe’s economy only grew at 4% this decade as compared with 8% of the United States and is struggling with a triple shock of the energy crisis, surging Chinese imports, and the threat of tariffs from the United States.
Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains GalleryDisruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains
In The News, Media, Podcasts, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration, Videos & Podcasts
Disruption & Risk are the New Normal: Succeeding with Resilient Supply Chains
There is substantial geopolitical risk with China. Look no further than the South China Seas. Philippine officials say Chinese forces seized two naval boats in a disputed South China Sea shoal. A few days prior, a Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided. It is a risky situation in the South China Seas.
Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain GallerySupporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain
In The News, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration
Supporting Medtech’s Growth: Scaling & Mitigating Risk in the Supply Chain
The medical device market is expected to grow by almost $178 billion from 2023 to 2027 according to Technavio. Moreover, a Fortune Business Insights Analysis estimates the market to reach $799 billion by 2030. With such significant growth, manufacturing and supply chains must scale and mitigate risk to ensure supplies to customers and patients.
Takeaways & Insights from SAP Sapphire Event
Modern ERP No Longer Enough Although we have been emphasizing the need for a modern ERP system to meet continually evolving customer expectations, modern ERP alone is no longer enough. To thrive in the next decade will require business AI (artificial intelligence) to be embedded throughout your ERP system, [...]
Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Concern: Strategies for Success
Manufacturers wish they left supply chain shortages behind after the pandemic, but they remain top of mind. Concerns remain. According to KPMG, “71% of global companies highlight raw material costs as their number one supply chain threat for 2023.”