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Blockchain & Supply Chain Visibility: Will Blockchain Finally Eliminate Supply Chain Black Swans?

GlobalTranz

Supply chain risk is at the forefront of supply chain executives’ minds. Proper risk management can help supply chains navigate the complexities of post-hurricane recovery and increase productivity. Supply chain black swans occur without warning, and recovery can last months.

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Supply Chain Efficiency or Resiliency

Adexa

Your supply chain is not any different. According to McKinsey, we are experiencing supply chain disruptions of a month or more every 3.7 In 2018 alone, the five most disruptive supply chain events affected more than 2,000 sites worldwide, and factories took 22 to 29 weeks to recover.

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American Software Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results

Logility

Our performance reflects increasing adoption of cloud-based supply chain transformation solutions and our backlog as measured by our Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) increased 51% to $116 million in the fourth quarter when compared to last year, which demonstrates the longer-term commitment of our customers to our platform and services.

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What About Them Apples?

Supply Chain Shaman

Higher spikes for lumber and building supplies. A shortage of pharmaceuticals in Puerto Rico. I know of few areas in supply chains discussion that raise as much dialogue or ire. Most supply chain leaders can easily conceive supply flows, but not those of demand. One thing is clear.

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What Are General Rate Increases in Shipping & What Should Enterprises Know?

Intelligent Audit

GRIs most often rise in response to demand and supply within the supply chain. including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Keeping track of high-profile problems areas, such as DIM fees and other common expenses, can help mitigate the impact small GRI shipping term changes can have on the supply chain.

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Taking Risks that Pay Off

BlueYonder

For the past 20 months, I have been working with a large grocery chain on their full Category Management deployment including Floor and Space Planning. Did you ever expect your career would lead you into the world of supply chain and space and floor planning? Short answer: No. Having a finance degree really helps for this field!

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Taking Risks that Pay Off

JDA software

For the past 20 months, I have been working with a large grocery chain on their full Category Management deployment including Floor and Space Planning. Did you ever expect your career would lead you into the world of supply chain and space and floor planning? Short answer: No. Having a finance degree really helps for this field!