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Going Global? When to Switch from Cross-Border Shipping to Local Fulfillment

Stord

It allows brands to start selling internationally without the upfront investment of holding inventory abroad. based apparel brand may receive an order from a customer in the UK, fulfill it from its main distribution center in Ohio, and ship it via an international carrier to London.

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5 Growth Strategies for Manufacturers

IQMS

Invest Wisely in ERP Solutions For midsize manufacturers, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is the central hub governing your business’s various functions, from finance to production. When considering an ERP solution, look for adaptability, scalability, and a robust suite of features tailored to manufacturing intricacies.

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Two Supply Chain Giants Exiting Stage Left

Supply Chain Digest

As part of his on-boarding, Klappich came to my home in Ohio for a two day debrief on whatever I knew about the myriad vendors I had followed, supply chain trends and more. One rumored tale: after Mesher had been highly critical of seminal supply chain software firm i2 Technologies, i2 founder Sanjiv Sidhu demanded a meeting.

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Regional Air Cargo Start Up TuffAir Sues Amazon over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Supply Chain Digest

July 9, 2025 Ohio-based startup TuffAir has sued Amazon over claims related to intellectual property. TuffAir’s strategy was novel, integrating small-aircraft logistics, FAA exemptions, Ohio-based test zones and proprietary software and flight routing technology.” Supply Chain Digest Says. What do you say?

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Supply Chain Planning Solutions are Not Just for the Big Boys

Logistics Viewpoints

Myers Industries Implements John Galt Solutions. Myers Industries (NYSE: MYE) is headquartered in Akron, Ohio in the United States. They also are also one of the largest distributor in the US of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire and wheel service industry. Myers Industries began implementing the solution in February.

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Understand the Pitfalls of IBP Before Embarking on a Supply Chain Transformation

Logistics Viewpoints

GEON Performance Solutions purchases plastic pellets and add plastic compounders to make products of different strength, resilience, and flexibility. The simplified assumptions allow companies “to manage margins, supply chain costs, and inventories”, but “it does not enable them to manage enterprise costs, profit, and working capital.”

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Such measures include communicating with suppliers and customers , using demand shaping to overcome inventory shortages, seeking additional suppliers, and building more onshore facilities. 82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items.