Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 6, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters capsule update commentary, we highlight published reports this week indicating that retailer Walmart is initiating added salaried staff reductions. In late May, reporting on Q1-2022 quarterly financial performance, t he retailer stunned Wall Street with a reported 25 percent decrease in net income. Inventory levels reportedly increased more than 33 percent during the quarter, a reflection of what was described as an aggressive buying strategy amid supply chain disrup

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2022

Many merchants are struggling to balance physical and digital inventory under a cloud of supply chain disruptions.

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 6, 2022

I thought you would be interested in the following story from The Wall Street Journal. At Ford, Quality Is Now Problem 1. Download the Wall Street Journal app here: WSJ. – Bob.

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2022

Ukraine’s first shipments of grain since being invaded by Russia are a harbinger of relief for squeezed global markets, but many challenges remain before the millions of tons of food stuck in the country can be released.

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Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2022

Truck drivers are often caught in the middle of communications between shippers and receivers — creating an influx of information that over complicates the job.

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