supply chain processes, supply chain management, supply chain

The 24 Essential Supply Chain Processes in Practice

Recently, we completed a project with a greenfield EV OEM who is committed to establishing a supply-chain focus in their operation’s start-up. They invited the Auto Supply Chain Prophets to support...
multi carrier shipping, parcel delivery costs, boxes

Six Ways Multi Carrier Shipping Lowers Parcel Delivery Costs

Transportation makes up a significant portion of a product’s landed cost. Parcel shipping, in particular, is an expensive business, especially for expedited, overnight delivery. Shippers who sell goods business-to-consumer have to...
B2B digital commerce, digital commerce, e-commerce

Most Marketing Leaders Are Investing in B2B Digital Commerce: Why Aren’t You?

Digital commerce continues to grow in importance—and not just for companies that sell business-to-consumer (B2C). The Gartner Digital Commerce Survey found that 86% of marketing leaders believe that digital commerce will...
Contingency planning, S&OP, Supply chain disruption, Transportation, Rail strike

Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike

Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced. The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness...