- 1. Want to Boost Profits? Check Out These 3 Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Tactics
- (News)
- ... of these goals while also scaling up production. This can be a daunting task, especially when faced with challenges such as geopolitical uncertainty and fluctuating raw material prices. However, there ...
- 2. Used Car Market Faces Supply Crunch: Is This the New Normal?
- (News)
- ... and higher prices. It's important to remember that this isn't a permanent state of affairs, and that the market will eventually adjust to the new normal. In the meantime, it's important to be mindful of the ...
- 3. America Runs on Oil – But Can U.S. Diesel Stockpiles Keep Up?
- (Logistics)
- ... Northeast. It's crucial to note that despite concerns, there were no widespread diesel shortages as refineries kept producing. Prices did rise significantly during this time period. Prices rose enough for ...
- 4. Supply Chain Finance Global Market Booming in 2023
- (News)
- ... risks to consider. The Russia-Ukraine war has caused economic sanctions, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, which could have a negative effect on the market. Additionally, the market ...
- 5. Impacts of Supply Chain Challenges
- (Supply)
- ... implications for manufacturers. Production delays and disruptions have resulted in reduced output, leading to revenue losses. Manufacturers have also faced increased costs due to supply shortages and price ...
- 6. Understanding Blockchain Technology and its Applications in Supply Chain Management
- (Technology)
- ... record of all transactions. As Deloitte states, "A blockchain supply chain can help participants record price, date location quality certification, and other relevant information to more effectively manage ...
- 7. Best Practices for Optimizing Your Supply Chain
- (Supply)
- ... and negotiate better prices because this will help you reduce costs and improve the efficiency of your supply chain. Collaborate Collaboration is important in optimizing your supply chain. By collaborating ...
- 8. Pricefx Closes Five New Wholesale Distribution Customers with SAP
- (News)
- -Pricefx, a global leader in cloud-native pricing software, today announced it has signed five new wholesale distribution customers. These customers, including U.S. natural food distributor KeHE, selected ...
- 9. Girl Scout Cookies - The Latest Food Plagued By Supply Chain Disruption
- (Supply)
- ... chain disruptions. Due to the supply chain issues there are limited cookies available – making some cookies like the new vegan Raspberry Rally skyrocket in price on resale sites like E-bay. The organization ...
- 10. The Complexity of the Supply Chain
- (Logistics)
- ... to massive price increases for customers and higher input costs for suppliers – both of which could have disastrous consequences for the company’s bottom line. 2) Warehousing disruptions – As production ...
- 11. The Evolution of Container Chassis Provisioning
- (Logistics)
- ... network. Neutral, Dedicated or “Proprietary” Pool Typically in this model a single equipment provider will operate independently where all aspects including price, network, and operational rules for ...
- 12. Eggs - The Latest Food to be Affected By Supply Chain Disruption
- (Supply)
- ... they do a thorough sanitation of their facilities and no avian flu is detected. “The flu is the most important factor affecting egg prices,” Maro Ibarburu, a business analyst at the Egg Industry Center ...
- 13. The Impact of Global Trade Policies on the Supply Chain
- (Management)
- ... instability, or economic downturns. Additionally, a concentration of suppliers in one location can result in a lack of competition, which leads to higher prices and reduced innovation. It can also pose ...
- 14. The Top Challenges Facing Supply Chain Professionals in 2023 and How to Overcome Them
- (Supply)
- ... major challenge facing supply chain professionals in 2022 is the rising freight cost. Factors such as fuel prices, tariffs, and other costs associated with transportation can make it more expensive to ...
- 15. Amazon’s Automation
- (News)
- 2022 was Amazon’s years of automation, reports Supply Chain Dive. The rapid growth of Amazon’s warehouse empire slowed this year as e-commerce demand cooled off. Read the article Supply Chain Dive ...
- 16. The Supply Chain May Be Opening Up
- (Supply)
- ... compared to the peak. Copper prices are often considered a barometer of growth. Waning demands Analysis of digital trade shows that activity in retail, manufacturing and transport & logistics has ...
- 17. Some Basic Questions About Supply Chain Answered
- (Supply)
- ... businesses. Unlike before, consumers are powerful and can choose the items they want, how fast they want the product delivered and compare the prices of the product at the click of a button. As a result, ...
- 18. Amazon Acquires Cloostermans
- (News)
- Amazon has acquired mechatronic company Cloostermans, reports About Amazon. Innovation is central to how we strive to be Earth’s Best Employer, and Amazon continues to invest in technology that helps ...
- 19. US Gov Reports Progress in Resolving Supply Chain Issues
- (Supply)
- ... and reducing consumer prices. Since private companies mostly operate freight and logistics supply chains, there is a need for government and private organizations to collaborate to deliver quality services ...
- 20. Supply Chains Loosen Causing Retailers to Discount Items
- (News)
- According to CBC News, retailers look to move inventory as supply chain delays lessen. In a big surprise for shoppers who have been burdened by rising prices, there are deep discounts in stores across ...
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