Enterra Insights

JANUARY 22, 2021

The release of Coronavirus vaccines has shone a spotlight on the importance of cold supply chains; however, I want to discuss what happens to supply chains when the weather turns cold. Supply chain managers, however, must think about much more than clearing away snow and poor road conditions.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 133

Global Trade Management

MAY 22, 2017

In combination with the latest technology hypes like IoT, the chain of custody is magnified to address everything from supply chain security to regulatory compliance. What is chain of custody? How and why is it relevant for supply chains? All of them take a slightly different viewpoint on the topic.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies 40

MIT Supply Chain

JUNE 12, 2014

Port security is in the news thanks to the debate over a mandate to scan all containers flowing into the US and ongoing contract talks between the International Longshoremen and Warehouse Union and US West Coast waterfront employers. This post is based on a commentary article titled “Time to toughen up US ports” by James B.

Risk Management 61

Risk Management Journal Supply Chain Design Software Resource Reduction 61

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

For example, an email I received from Axios noted that one far-right clothing company was recently fined by the Federal Trade Commission for ripping out “Made in China” tags and replacing them with “Made in America” tags. However, supply chain journalist Robert J. Did Globalization Go Too Far?

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Resource Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 130