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Impacts from the Threat of Tariffs in the Supply Chain
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Impacts from the Threat of Tariffs in the Supply Chain

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

Impacts from the Threat of Tariffs in the Supply Chain

The threat of tariffs is already causing supply chain implications. There is a surge of chip demand post election. According to Trendforce, the chip supply chain is seeing a rush of orders.

admin2024-12-12T16:13:04-08:00December 9, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: geopolitical risk, logistics, manufacturing resurgence, resilient supply chain, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, tariffs, VUCA|

Creating a Robust and Resilient Medical Products Supply Chain
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Creating a Robust and Resilient Medical Products Supply Chain

In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

Creating a Robust and Resilient Medical Products Supply Chain

Opportunities to increase market share will increase when companies are pre-positioned for growth in a resilient and scalable way.

admin2024-12-12T16:09:31-08:00December 6, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, healthcare, resilient supply chain, S&OP, supply chain, supply chain risk, talent, technology|

LMA Consulting Urges Businesses to Restructure Supply Chains Now
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LMA Consulting Urges Businesses to Restructure Supply Chains Now

Manufacturing, Media, Press Releases, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

LMA Consulting Urges Businesses to Restructure Supply Chains Now

Lisa Anderson calls on manufacturers, distributors and supply chain leaders to take immediate action to restructure their supply chains as geopolitical tensions, tariff threats and global risks escalate.

admin2024-12-04T21:50:29-08:00November 26, 2024|Categories: Manufacturing, Media, Press Releases, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: ERP, friendshoring, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain optimization, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies, tariffs, technology, vertical integration|

How a Resilient Supply Chain Reduces Cyberattack Risk
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How a Resilient Supply Chain Reduces Cyberattack Risk

In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

How a Resilient Supply Chain Reduces Cyberattack Risk

With cyberattacks and security threats on the rise, it’s more important than ever for manufacturers and supply chain leaders to address vulnerabilities in their supply chains to reduce their risk of disruption

admin2024-11-21T13:21:11-08:00November 21, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: cyber security, ERP, geopolitical risk, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain technologies, supply chain vulnerabilities, technology|

Forward-Looking Logistics Surge Fuels Supply Chain
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Forward-Looking Logistics Surge Fuels Supply Chain

Business & the Economy, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Forward-Looking Logistics Surge Fuels Supply Chain

Trade & logistics will surge in the next few quarters! There are several factors that add up to this surge, yet it flies in the face of corporate mandates for inventory reduction.

admin2024-12-02T14:14:16-08:00November 20, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: geopolitical risk, logistics, manufacturing resurgence, reshoring, right-size inventory, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk, tariffs|

How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts
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How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts

Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning

How Is Demand Looking & the Critical Importance of Sales Forecasts

Industrial manufacturers are experiencing slumps across the board. The good news is that customers are not canceling orders; however, they are delaying BIG TIME.

admin2024-11-08T19:16:16-08:00November 6, 2024|Categories: Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: demand planning, S&OP, sales forecasting, SIOP, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, VUCA|

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Disruptions & Risks: Proactive Plans
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Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Disruptions & Risks: Proactive Plans

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Disruptions & Risks: Proactive Plans

There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions, and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene [...]

admin2024-11-22T16:47:32-08:00November 5, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Brushware Magazine, ERP, geopolitical risk, process improvement, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain assessment, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk, supply chain vulnerabilities, technology, VUCA|

Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?
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Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?

Inventory Management & Control, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning

Could Strategic Inventory & Proactive Planning Save Your Supply Chain?

Disruptions abound no matter the supply chain. Aerospace has been particularly hard hit. Boeing's issues have plagued them the entire year.

admin2024-11-08T19:11:23-08:00November 4, 2024|Categories: Inventory Management & Control, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Planning|Tags: A&D, Adhesives & Sealants Industry Magazine, demand planning, industrial equipment, inventory management, manufacturing, production planning, Production scheduling, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, VUCA|

Strikes and labor negotiations highlight need for resilient supply chains
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Strikes and labor negotiations highlight need for resilient supply chains

In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

Strikes and labor negotiations highlight need for resilient supply chains

Companies can mitigate the volatility caused by labor disputes by rethinking sourcing strategies, upgrading planning processes, and using advanced technology.

admin2024-12-14T22:43:32-08:00November 1, 2024|Categories: In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: artificial intelligence, automation, business process, digitized supply chain, production planning, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain resiliency, VUCA|

Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do
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Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration

Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do

The Wall Street Journal reported that China-linked hackers breached U.S. internet providers. This hacking campaign termed Salt Typhoon is the latest attack into valuable computer networks.

admin2024-11-22T16:49:58-08:00October 21, 2024|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Supply Chain Transformation, Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: cyber security, geopolitical risk, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain risk, supply chain vulnerabilities, VUCA|