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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

Arkieva

Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. Targets for 2030 Include: Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030. The most common (and probably an oversimplified) example cited is that butterfly flapping its wings in Africa can cause a hurricane in Europe.

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. 4) Supplier Risk Management. When you do risk mitigation drills—simulation of potential natural disasters—build processes to sense supplier risk and plans to act. Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030.

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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

Food instability looms in Africa. Looming transportation shortages in the United States with the adoption of AB5 and the redefinition of the owner-operator are risks. This is not a risk management issue of yesterday with the answer of quickly implemented control towers for better visibility. The future is uncertain.