Amazon is still widely cited as the supply chain benchmark. That assessment is not wrong, but it is increasingly incomplete. Too many discussions focus on the visible outcomes of Amazon’s network while missing the underlying logic that produces them. For…
Amazon is still widely cited as the supply chain benchmark. That assessment is not wrong, but it is increasingly incomplete. Too many discussions focus on the visible outcomes of Amazon’s network while missing the underlying logic that produces them. For…
Complexity in the global supply chain In many cases, including our global supply chain, the word “complex” is simply inadequate. Built on multi-enterprise networks that include suppliers, contractor manufacturers, carriers, and service providers, these networks are not only intricate but…
Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China trade disputes, and natural disasters. Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution…
Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing…
Global trade is riddled with uncertainties. Trade agreements have long existed to try to reduce some of that uncertainty, create a more even playing field, or to create mutually advantageous trade conditions between specific countries. The significant increase in tariffs…
