Import Management 101: Commodity Codes Explained
Nearly every product possesses a six-digit code, which serves to inform customs authorities about the nature of the item. This six-digit descriptor comes from the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System...
Understanding Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
What is Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)?
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a structured planning process that uses forecasted customer demand to drive production schedules. It is a “boundary spanning” activity...
Why is Collaboration Important in Supply Chain Management?
The digital supply chain forecasting process is critical for any organization's success. It helps to ensure that the right products are in the right place at the right time, minimizing stockouts...
Your UFLPA Risks May Be Wearing A Disguise
You wake up one morning to an urgent phone call. Your boss tells you that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has confiscated a shipment of critical components.
It is not just...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 32-36
If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast.
June, July and even August...
3 Minute Explainer: An Introduction to Foreign-Trade Zones
Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) enable companies to reduce import duties and taxes, as well as simplify import procedures. In this 3 Minute Explainer, we look at the who, what, when, where and...
The Industry Shift Towards Cloud-based Digital Commerce Solutions
In recent years, the e-commerce industry has seen a significant shift towards cloud-based solutions. Cloud computing has enabled businesses to store and access their data and applications from anywhere, anytime, and...
Foreign-Trade Zones: Q&A with FTZ Expert Greg Jones
Leveraging the US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program offers many advantages. The United States Foreign-Trade Zones program was established in 1934 when Congress passed the US Foreign Trade Zones Act. The act...
The Road Less Traveled: How Carrier Diversification Boosts Supply Chain Agility
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, supply chain agility has become a critical factor for businesses striving to stay competitive and responsive to changing market demands. One often-overlooked strategy that can...
Does Your Digital Commerce Solution Stand Up to Today’s B2B Buyer?
As digital commerce continues to grow, businesses of all sizes are embracing B2B e-commerce solutions that enable them to be more competitive in the online marketplace. However, just having an e-commerce...