Supplier Relationship Management in a Time of Fragmented Supply Chains
Unpredictability is undoubtedly the major issue manufacturers face when dealing with fragmented supply chains. As the supply chain breaks, manufacturers must find new suppliers and new transport routes and find them...
5 Moves for a More Adaptable Supply Chain
“Adapt or die,” said coach Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, in the 2011 film Moneyball. In context, coach Beane of the Major League Baseball team, the Oakland Athletics, was pioneering...
Brewer Supplier Relationships in a Changing Beer Industry
One of my favorite movies is Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. It was a drama that had some very comedic moments. In one segment, Robin Hood had a not too friendly...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 6-10
Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I are having the best time co-hosting the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. And we’re thrilled to share that with our 10th episode, we have also recently...
Eliminate the Bullwhip Effect – Communicate with Your Suppliers
Supply chain leaders have been hearing about – and suffering from – the bullwhip effect for quite a while now. What is it and what can we do to strengthen supplier...
Knowing What’s What: Classification Codes
Correctly classifying your imports is crucial. In this QAD Precision Report we look at why classification can be challenging, and how importers can simplify this process.
It all comes down to perspective....
A Golden Opportunity: From EV Prototype to Mass Production
The right product at the right price at the right time. That’s the promise we all make to our customers. Even in the most stable, predictable markets, it can be a...
3 Processes to Automate to Improve Your Plant’s Performance
The automotive industry has faced a growing number of shortages as organizations scrambled to meet production over the past few years. However, this is not surprising as many automotive manufacturers operate...
Do You Know Your Suppliers? Counting the Cost of Ignorance
Can Your Business Answer These Questions Around ESG Issues and CSR?
Can you identify all your suppliers in the supply chain?
Can you confidently confirm that none of them are engaged...
3 Minute Explainer: Evaluating Parcel Shipping Solutions
Choosing a parcel shipping solution requires careful consideration of today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals. In this 3 Minute Explainer we look at the questions to ask when evaluating parcel shipping solutions...