Many companies can't marshal the resources needed to create a truly global supply chain. It might be time to call for help from a trusted outside partner.
Earthbound Farm grew from humble beginnings to become the nation's largest grower and shipper of organic produce. Getting its highly perishable products from West Coast farms to stores across the country presents a daunting logistics challenge.
Low-cost manufacturing and proximity to West Europe are the principal drivers of investment in the region, but Eastern Europe is becoming a market in its own right. At the same time, there are numerous logistics hurdles to deal with.
Spend management applications give companies visibility to how and where money is being spent in the supply chain, and they identify and enable numerous ways to save.