As we toured several e-commerce facilities such as UPS and Amazon, it became obvious that the sheer volume during peak season presents a huge dilemma. For example, UPS goes from 250-300 containers per night to 450 during peak season. Now that is quite a surge! Amazon has similar surges and stated facts such as 68 million orders on Cyber Monday.
There can be significant value and strategic advantage created in collaborating with unlikely partners if there are clear objectives, trust and an open mind.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a vital part of the leading supply chain companies and is transforming the supply chain system at a very fast rate, even though many companies aren’t ready for it.
Success will only come to those who find common ground with collaboration.
Without people, no business will thrive. That's why even the most technical of companies such as Google value people.
If you are in manufacturing or relate to manufacturing, pay attention! There is plenty of opportunity to grow and thrive in today's business environment. What are you doing to take advantage of the vast potential?
Insights on the impact of the new NAFTA on supply chains and how it affects global trade and business strategies.
Do you view your suppliers as vendors or partners? And who are you hiring to manage these relationships?
If we invest in every opportunity, we could "go broke". How do we decide? And will it help us create a resilient supply chain?
With an increasing frequency, supply chain partners are pulling together to find solutions to challenges. Moreover, the strategic use of data is at a premium. Our most successful clients don't wait for these disruptors to crush them.
