Following are three areas on which companies and suppliers must focus to repair and innovate their supply chains.

It’s time to reassess just-in-time inventory management.

RWI Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that is part of the Castellini group of companies, one of the largest distributors of fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh-cut produce and floral products in the country.

ASPEQ Heating Group, which provides tailored solutions for industrial and commercial electric heating markets primarily in North America, was continually experiencing challenges with its former 3PL and LTL freight management.

Supply chain factors governing a company’s bottom line are highly unpredictable. The solution lies in predictive analytics.

Todd Ferguson, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas, explains the concept of integrated tactical planning, and how it can put a stop to the need for “firefighting,” and help executives focus on long-term strategizing.

In procurement, small adjustments can bring visibility and order to repeatable tasks, saving time and money in the long run. But one single source of truth is essential to get started.

In 2020 several disruptive events shifted strategic supply chain priorities. An end-to-end approach for supply chain resiliency is imperative to tackle future industry challenges and disruptive events.

The peak in consumer demand that comes with the final weeks of the year requires new tactics to survive, let alone thrive. 

As more supply chains are increasingly driven by technology, many organizations are investigating the benefits of an automated warehouse.