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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

ToolsGroup

The Risk of Outdated Forecasting Software. Outdated forecasting software only increases the risks surrounding a disrupted supply chain. There are Five Symptoms of Outdated Forecasting and Inventory Planning Software: Have you diagnosed your problem– and solution–to improved demand planning? Data source: Datasembly.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

We answer all these questions and more – including how inventory management software will help you manage your supply chain for your freeport warehouse or factory. Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Ocean freight solutions Ocean rates and capacity have been a big concern for all shippers for quite some time. We will continue to pull forward seasonal purchases by 30 days and we're optimizing which China and U.S. ports we use to take advantage of the shipping availability, Dollar General’s CEO Mike Witynski told analysts.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

As the world is more distributed and players within the supply chain in transportation, manufacturing, and distribution are varied, applying a supplier quality management system in your business may allow you to stay more strategic and collaborative. Left unchecked, Chinese suppliers-like domestic suppliers-may ignore quality.