Tag Archives: Supply

3 Ways eCommerce is Changing Operations and Supply Chain Management

by Monica OrrigoAugust 12, 2016 In 2015, Forrester predicted that B2B eCommerce sales would be twice that of B2C eCommerce, shedding some light on interesting aspects of the B2B sphere. Whilst the retail sector was the first industry to take up eCommerce, defining many of its key characteristics in the process, the demands of B2B … Continue reading 3 Ways eCommerce is Changing Operations and Supply Chain Management →

5 Global Supply Chain Management Tips

Supply Chain

by Christopher Moore July 18, 2016 Follow @cjmooreJuly 18, 2016 Does your business use parts and services from overseas sources? The logistics of a global supply chain can sometimes make or break a business. Regardless of where the products are being shipped from, they must be delivered to the customer in a timely manner, and … Continue reading 5 Global Supply Chain Management Tips →

Scaling Your CPG Business’s Supply Chain for National Growth

Business Development

by Victoria Vessella June 20, 2016 Follow @v_vessellaJune 20, 2016 As any company begins to scale, problems with operations and distribution start creeping up. The CPG supply chain is no exception to this phenomenon. While budding consumer packaged goods businesses might have experienced success within their local distribution channels, it can become difficult to manage … Continue reading Scaling Your CPG Business’s Supply Chain for National Growth →

Digital Tops Media Supply Chain, In Alphabetical Order: Google Now 12% Of All Ad Spend

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by Joe Mandese @mp_joemandese, May 26, 2016 Pure-play digital media companies ranked among the top 30 largest media suppliers in the world, but the list continues to be dominated by media companies that were founded on the basis of non-digital media. That’s the finding of an analysis released this morning by Publicis’ Zenith unit, ranking … Continue reading Digital Tops Media Supply Chain, In Alphabetical Order: Google Now 12% Of All Ad Spend →

How a Mobile-Enhanced Supply Chain Can Boost ROI

Mobile Engagement

by Kevin Beasley May 15, 2016May 15, 2016 Mobile’s impact on our everyday lives has been profound; less recognized, though, is how much it has revolutionized today’s leading enterprises. Specifically, if we take a deeper look at mobile’s impact on the supply chain, we’re able to truly appreciate its bottom-line value. This article will explore … Continue reading How a Mobile-Enhanced Supply Chain Can Boost ROI →

Supply Chain Strategy: 4 Keys to Success

Supply Chain

by Alden Morse May 13, 2016May 13, 2016 Though most manufacturers and distributors understand the need for a good supply chain strategy, very few actually have one. Ask for a formal plan that details a company’s approach to managing its supply chain over a multi-year period, and you’ll often find yourself empty-handed. Despite this, crafting … Continue reading Supply Chain Strategy: 4 Keys to Success →

Supply Chain Efficiency vs. Effectiveness

Supply Chain

by Alden Morse February 6, 2016February 6, 2016 Supply chain managers at wholesale distribution and manufacturing companies might think that if a process is efficient, it is also effective. In fact, that may not always be the case. But how can a supply chain be efficient, yet not effective? It can happen when a company … Continue reading Supply Chain Efficiency vs. Effectiveness →

Is Your Supply Chain Ready For The Next #Dressgate?

Supply Chain

by Celia Brown January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 Just short of one year ago, a dress broke the Internet. A seemingly unremarkable photo of the dress, along with a question about color perspective, was posted to a Tumblr account and went unexpectedly viral, resulting in millions of posts to social media and all over the … Continue reading Is Your Supply Chain Ready For The Next #Dressgate? →

Get Lean in 2016: Creating a Lean Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain

by Matt Osit January 24, 2016January 24, 2016 For manufacturers and distributors, the supply chain is one of the best places to look for opportunities to cut costs, recover wasted resources, and increase profits. But what exactly does a lean supply chain strategy look like? What is Waste in the Supply Chain? Waste includes anything … Continue reading Get Lean in 2016: Creating a Lean Supply Chain Strategy →

Where Are Costs Hiding in Your Company’s Supply Chain?

Cost Management

by Anthony Clervi December 14, 2015 Follow @aclerviDecember 14, 2015 Working out a supply chain strategy is like doing a 5,000-piece puzzle. You might spend weeks fitting the pieces together and still feel like you have only half of the picture. When you’re sorting hundreds of contracts with suppliers, customers, factories, and transportation companies, it’s … Continue reading Where Are Costs Hiding in Your Company’s Supply Chain? →