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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Agriculture, oil and gas operations are major sources of methane emissions. And there are a variety of ways in which climate change is affecting supply chains.

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The VF Corporation Invested in Supply Chain Agility Before COVID Made “Agility” the New Buzzword

Logistics Viewpoints

Anytime you have a chance to talk to an executive vice president in charge of the global supply chain of a nearly $12 billion corporation, you know you will learn some things. Cameron Bailey, EVP of Global Supply Chain at VF Corporation, did not disappoint. Achieving Agility with Regional Supply Chains.

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2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains- Prediction One

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group through its affiliate the Supply Chain Matters blog shares samples of individual prediction snapshots that will be included in our Annual 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains Research Advisory publishing later this month.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

So, we’ve written numerous posts about these events to help you make sense of those disruptions. Specifically, we covered the threats, impacts, and mitigation strategies disrupting supply chains. Drought and congestion at the Panama Canal have significantly impacted shippers. Delays have led to higher costs for goods.

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How To Overcome The Current Supply Chain Disruptions As A Manufacturer

Precoro

A smooth-functioning supply chain is vital to meeting buyer expectations. Despite your best supply chain planning, supply chains get disrupted – sometimes moderately and at other times massively. The supply base, no matter how meticulously put together, depends on numerous external factors.

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Supply Chain Resilience: The Essentials And The Non-Negotiables

ThroughPut

Supply chains across industries are now more vulnerable to failures than ever before. How can supply chains operate under multiple pressures while still working toward increasingly aggressive goals? Establishing a seamless supply chain is mission-critical for most businesses. They need to respond to it.

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Transportation Optimization: The Key to Weathering Droughts, Disasters and Other Disruptions

BlueYonder

This blog was co-written by Chirag Modi , Corporate Vice President, Industry Strategy – Supply Chain Execution and 3PL Global Lead, and Jen McQuiston , Product Marketing Director. Under normal operating conditions, the Panama Canal handles 36 to 38 ships per day. million to win an auction and get to the front of the line.