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Analyzing Supply Chain Risk

Enterra Insights

.”[1] Risk managers have a term for these conditions: VUCA. A decade ago, supply chain analyst Trevor Miles ( @milesahead ) wrote, “I almost feel that we should be shouting ‘Vuka’ which in Xhosa (one of the South Africa languages) means ‘wake up.’ VUCA conditions may be intensifying, but they are not new.

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How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight

Talking Logistics

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. This enables them to mitigate the risks they face in making sure product is available on the shelf when consumers are ready to buy.