How significant is freight to your bottom line? For example, when I was a VP of Operations for an absorbent healthcare products manufacturer (adult diapers, hospital underpads), freight was a BIG concern.
Insights on leveraging cross-border trade for business growth and wider market reach
Most of us are so busy on a daily basis we don't have time to think about our business models. It is the rare client that questions their business model let alone continually modifies it for success. Do you question your business model on a yearly basis?
According to Industry Week, steel imports from 2016-17 are on track to be the lowest in almost 15 years!
E-commerce trends are reshaping the landscape for top importers/exporters, influencing global trade dynamics. Find out how in this article.
Take a look at your supply chain. How are you likely to be affected by changes to NAFTA? What risks should you account for?
Are you prepared to leverage additional technology to remain competitive?
According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) risk index, risk is the highest since 2013. It is easy to become complacent. Are you adding risk into your supply chain conversations and plans?
In today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, extended supply chains are more interconnected than ever before. Thus, we must be aware of the impacts of our decisions on the rest of the supply chain.
Your supply chain is only as strong as your weakest link so you must develop your employees and find ways for them to work together more effectively.
