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90-day tariff response: From crisis management to competitive advantage

Kinaxis

In just six months, tariff activity has doubled the pace of the 2017–2020 trade war. Create a comprehensive inventory that maps each product to its tariff classification, current duty rates, and potential increases under various scenarios. Your kanban and inventory strategies need tactical adjustments to prevent operational stalls.

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Crisis Management and Business Continuity in Supply Chains: Bridging the Gap Between Plans and Real-World Execution

Logistics Viewpoints

Real-World Examples Maersk (2017): A ransomware attack crippled IT systems across its global logistics network. Companies with dual sourcing and buffer inventory got back on track faster. What a Real Continuity Plan Includes Strong business continuity planning goes well beyond a binder on a shelf.

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Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

In 2017, the company began to look at new options for warehousing, knowing it would need to start placing inventory closer to customers if it wanted to compete in the challenging omnichannel retail space. Place your main inventory holdings close to your logistic partner’s central hub.

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Understanding the Bullwhip Effect: Causes, Examples, and Strategies for Prevention

RFgen

Managing inventory effectively is a constant challenge for businesses. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges. Misunderstandings about the dynamics of inventory fluctuations, like the bullwhip effect, can exacerbate these challenges.

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Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm 

Exiger Perspectives

Source: Public Works Los Angeles County) Road closures in LA County Historical events, such as the 2017-2018 Thomas Fire in Southern California, have demonstrated that wildfires of this magnitude can severely disrupt supply chains, with road closures, damaged infrastructure, and workforce displacement leading to delays and increased costs.

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AI: Real or Hype?

Supply Chain Brain

In comparison, 20% indicated the same in 2017. According to an annual survey by McKinsey & Company , 78% of respondents indicated that they use AI in at least one business function. Evolving AI According to Wood, AI is considered an umbrella term and has evolved over the years.

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Who will Manage the Warehouse Robots

Supply Chain Digest

Blaine Inventory Specialist, Syncron Posted on: Nov, 16 2016 Lora, great article! Kai Furmans Professor, KIT Posted on: May, 22 2017 I am referencing to the comment that leasing of warehousing equipment (beyond forklift trucks) is a vision for 2030. Michael Hurd Lean Consultant, Unemployed Posted on: Jun, 10 2017 A Very Good Article.