Kinaxis

JUNE 26, 2017

The discussion also included other trends contributing to increased volatility, such as the direct rail transportation from China to deep into Europe, and potential opening of the Arctic shipping way with the melting of polar ice. Positive events can cause supply chain disruptions as well. It made me pause and reflect.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 0

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning 0

CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Over the past few years, this industry has been hit with many headwinds, from labor strikes at major ports to unprecedented weather events that have disrupted many chemical shipments. The panel touched on the following issues: Supply chain disruptions. Supply chain segmentation. Risk management.

Conference 34

Conference Chemicals Third Party Logistics North America 34

ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

How the War in Ukraine is Impacting the Supply Chain and Raw Material Prices. Increased Prices Resulting from Shortages and Supply Chain Issues. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. How Labor Shortages Have Hurt the Supply Chain. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis.

Material Savings 207

Material Savings Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing Procurement 207

Operations and Supply Chain Management

MAY 14, 2014

The problem, according to the authors, is that protective measures can be at odds with supply chain managers’ goal of improving cost efficiency. Supply chain efficiency, which is directed at improving a company’s financial performance, is different from supply chain resilience , whose goal is risk reduction.

Sourcing Strategies 40

Sourcing Strategies Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Expense Reduction 40