Mercedes seeks to cut costs by streamlining supply chain processes Mercedes aims to be the leading luxury car maker by 2020. In the first quarter, their return on sales was …
Can you guess when I had my first experience with supply chain planning? No, it was not hands-on experience Share this post
Majority of firms see supply chain risk as a challenge A recent Xchanging Procurement report involved a survey of 830 procurement professionals across the UK, North America and Europe. It …
The term weblog was coined back in 1997. Now, nearly 20 years later, blogs serve as a valuable source of information across a variety of industries, and the logistics industry …
Transportation is the biggest obstacle for the Consumer-packaged goods industry According to a new report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), transportation is now …
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Industry 4.0 and Automation – Is the Industry Ready for it?
Increasing automation does not only stir the economy, but also the minds of the people. Many are afraid that they could lose their jobs and the media is fueling the …
Supply Chain Trouble for Greece on the horizon This past weekend, Greek decision-makers elected to shut down the country’s banking system for at least 7 days, a decision that is …
Surely you know the myth of Sisyphus from the Odyssey epic by Homer. For duping and mocking Hades, God of the Underworld, Sisyphus was punished Share this post
The shipping and delivery service industry is getting crowded The market for on-demand delivery services is growing rapidly, and we are seeing a proliferation of start-ups trying to meet the …
As a lateral recruit to the supply chain industry, I am continuously searching for opportunities to expand my understanding of the complex processes found under this enormous umbrella of functions. …