It’s that time again – time for the brightest thinkers in the supply chain industry to converge for Connect Europe 2024. In the past, we’ve visited some great cities, learned about some exciting new trends and strategies, and seen old friends (and made a few new ones). This year will be no different. We’ve got...
As the head of the product marketing team at e2open, I have the pleasure of collaborating with a fantastic group of subject matter experts. I want you to imagine we’re all fishing on the lake together, and someone asks the group a question. Each will provide their own view from their area of expertise –...
Despite continued electric vehicle (EV) growth and adoption in Europe, United States automakers are taking a different path. Just a year ago, the entire world was in full pursuit of moving to electric vehicles. Well, in the United States, at least, those times have changed. Pair rising inflation with the high price of EVs, and...
At a high school science fair, a student proceeded to put five metronomes on a single piece of wood. As each metronome was started, the metronome needles bounced back and forth, independent of the others and definitely not in synch. “Behold,” the student said as she placed the platform of metronomes across two cylinders. Within...
What’s the mood of global supply chains? That sounds like a funny question, I know. We don’t typically think of supply chains as having a mood, but it might be appropriate after everything we’ve been through recently. As the months go by, we continue to see a dramatic, atypical drop in global trade. We haven’t...
In the pursuit of lowering manufacturing costs, global sourcing and outsourced manufacturing have become prevalent strategies. However, the increased complexity of managing internal and external manufacturers presents significant challenges, particularly in visibility and control. This lack of oversight can negate financial benefits and pose risks, especially in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and food and beverage....
After the Thanksgiving holiday in the US, a co-worker in Florida commented that her grocery store was restricting cream cheese purchases, creating a buzz and taking national airtime during the Christmas season. Yet another mentioned the lack of King’s Hawaiian rolls at his store. Supply chain pressures have caused inflationary pricing for everything all around...
Outsourced manufacturing offers companies significant financial benefits, but it also poses challenges due to reduced supply chain visibility. For instance, when quality issues arise, early detection becomes crucial, especially in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals or food and beverage. A brand owner’s ability to quickly determine the root cause at any stage of production, track all...
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