Cyberattacks are Disrupting Global Supply Networks
Modern supply chains are the lifeblood of global commerce. They link manufacturers, suppliers, logistics firms, and retailers in a continuous exchange of goods and data....Continue reading→
How AI Can Help With Demand Planning
In the years since the pandemic, companies have rebuilt supply chains and moved past the most dramatic shortages of 2020 and 2021. Yet unpredictability hasn’t...Continue reading→
Adding New Technology or Automation Without Disrupting Operations
Rolling out new technology or automation is never as simple as flipping a switch. While the end goal is increased efficiency and long-term gains, the...Continue reading→
Why Inventory Strategy and Network Design Must Align
In supply chain management, two conversations often run in parallel: one about how much inventory to hold, and another about how the network of warehouses,...Continue reading→
How to Improve Throughput In Existing Fulfillment Centers
E-commerce growth has transformed exist fulfillment centers into the beating heart of modern supply chains. However, with rising order volumes and customer expectations for faster...Continue reading→
Focus On The Last Mile
E-commerce has transformed the way goods move around the world, and no part of the supply chain feels that pressure more than the last mile....Continue reading→
Greenfield Warehouse Projects vs. Brownfield Warehouse Projects
Building or expanding a warehouse is one of the most critical and capital-intensive decisions a supply chain or logistics team will ever face. The path...Continue reading→
Which Warehouse KPIs Matter Most?
Warehousing has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Once viewed as a cost center and back-end necessity, today’s warehouse has become a strategic engine of...Continue reading→
When to Engage a Supply Chain Advisor
In today’s world, supply chains are no longer behind-the-scenes operations; they’re front and center, shaping profitability, resilience, and competitive edge. Over the past few years,...Continue reading→
CSCMP EDGE 2025: This Year’s Premier Supply Chain Event
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is gearing up for its flagship annual gathering, CSCMP EDGE 2025, taking place October 5–8 at the...Continue reading→
CEOS More On Top of SCM
Not long ago, supply chain management was seen as a background function. It was necessary for operations, of course, but it rarely received direct involvement...Continue reading→
The Truck Driver Shortage: What Carriers and Shippers Need to Know
Stories about the nation’s truck-driver shortage continue to make headlines. The American Trucking Associations still estimates a gap of roughly 80,000 drivers, and that figure...Continue reading→
Automate The Last 100 Feet of Your DC
When it comes to warehouse and distribution center automation, most attention goes to the big-ticket investments: high-density storage systems, autonomous mobile robots, or goods-to-person technology....Continue reading→
Supply Chain Evolution: Adapt or Become Obsolete
In today’s volatile global marketplace, the sustainability of supply chain networks is under constant threat. Some experts argue that rapid supply chain evolution means that...Continue reading→
10 Reasons Supply Chains Fail and How to Avoid Them
Supply chains are the lifelines of modern business, yet even the most well-resourced organizations regularly face costly disruptions, delays, and breakdowns. As a supply chain...Continue reading→
How the Laffer Effect Applies to Supply Chains
In the lexicon of public economics, the term “Laffer Effect” or “Laffer Curve” is widely known. It illustrates a theoretical relationship between tax rates and...Continue reading→
Possible Product Shortages in 2025
In 2025, global trade networks are more resilient than they were five years ago, but warehouse operators, logistics planners, and procurement teams are still grappling...Continue reading→
Geographic Center of Gravity Modeling In The Supply Chain
In today’s fast-evolving, cost-sensitive, and service-driven supply chain landscape, determining how many distribution centers (DCs) operate and where to locate them is a strategic decision...Continue reading→
Designing Packing Stations for E-Commerce Fulfillment
In e-commerce fulfillment, the packing station is the final frontier before the order departs from the warehouse. It is the last opportunity to influence order...Continue reading→
Raising Warehouse Productivity on a Shoestring
Raising warehouse productivity can seem like an insurmountable task. Warehouses are under relentless pressure to deliver faster, cheaper, and with fewer errors. Yet most operations...Continue reading→
The Rise of NILF: Labor Force Withdrawal Among Able-Bodied Young People
NILF, or Not in the Labor Force, refers to individuals aged 16 and over who are neither employed nor actively seeking employment. This category is...Continue reading→
Understanding The Difference Between AGVs & AMRs: Definition, Types, Applications, & Navigation Technologies
AGVs & AMRs (Automated Guided Vehicles and Autonomous Mobile Robots) are reshaping the way materials are moved in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations. Although...Continue reading→
Climate Conscious Contracts
As global efforts to combat climate change accelerate, industries across the board are being challenged to play a more active role in creating a sustainable...Continue reading→
Considering AI in the Supply Chain? Check These Boxes First
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept or an emerging trend, it’s a present-day force that is actively reshaping industries across the globe....Continue reading→
