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VUCA Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Management

American Global Logistics

The ongoing wars in Ukraine and Israel/Gaza continue to disrupt trade, inflation drives consumer behavior shifts, and extreme weather events. Geopolitical instability necessitates diversified sourcing and alternative routes. That creates uncertainty about delivery times and inventory levels.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its goal to source and sell chicken that’s certified as humanely raised has been delayed because its suppliers weren’t able to make the necessary changes without disrupting supply. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. They come from a variety of backgrounds. Hire any of them as your supply chain consultant and see the difference! You can Hire Matias or start a conversation from here

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- March 17 2023

Supply Chain Matters

In its reporting, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Israel based tech provider, one of many digital freight start-ups that thrived during the period of pandemic driven logistics and transportation turmoil now forecasts its revenues to grow between 15 percent to 21 percent this year, from an earlier forecast of 87 percent growth.

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Ways to help manage the chemical supply in disruption.

o9 Solutions

The chemical’s industry is no different, as its value chain—from raw material sourcing and shipping to production—has been impacted by disruptions and ripple effects due to the COVID pandemic. In Israel [an idea] we borrowed from the army is to validate quick decisions. So this year, it’s really tough for us.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

LSEG Workspace, a financial news and data platform, calculated inventory turnover ratios of 30 major U.S. Already wobbling from the demands of arming Taiwan and Ukraine, American weapons makers have the added task of producing for Israel — while also rearming the U.S. retailers for Reuters.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4-8, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It has 253 employees and is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; Dublin, Ireland; and Brighton, England. Its customers include retailers, department stores, apparel brands, and lifestyle brands that sell a range of physical goods online. Borderfree generated $125 million in revenue in 2014.