Elemica, provider of a digital supply chain management and execution network for process industries, and Agilis, a pioneer in digital customer engagement solutions for the chemical industry, recently announced a strategic partnership delivering an integrated solution that connects digital buyer engagement with network-enabled supply chain execution. The Elemica + Agilis joint solution combines digital commerce […]
As supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks remain at a multi-decade high, resiliency in the supply chain is of paramount importance. Not only has the supply chain risen in importance in the executive suite, but it also is becoming a top priority for forward-looking companies. As global supply chains evolve at a rapid pace, the […]
Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead. Of course, the strongest took advantage of opportunities and are well-positioned for growth whereas the weakest are not prepared for […]
LMA Consulting Group Inc., a leading authority on manufacturing supply chain strategy and transformation, led by Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president, has introduced a new services framework that helps manufacturers better understand and tackle the complexity of their supply chains. Optimizing a supply chain is one of the most difficult challenges facing manufacturers today. […]
LMA Consulting Group Inc., a supply chain consultancy led by Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, is introducing Supply Chain Power: A Playbook for Executives — an exclusive, hands-on program designed to help C-suite leaders unlock the full potential of their supply chains. Created for manufacturers and distributors navigating today’s volatile landscape, Supply Chain Power provides […]
Risks abound in the global supply chain and goods movement systems. The only successful strategy to thrive is to create a resilient supply chain. According to the Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from Hackett Associates and the National Retail Federation (NRF), the specter of labor strife and new tariffs, along with strong sales, is driving […]
Resilinc, a provider of solutions for supply chain resiliency, recently shared exclusive new data revealing the top drivers of supply chain disruptions for 2024. The data compiled by Resilinc’s EventWatchAI, a 24/7 risk monitoring database, reveals that overall disruptions to global supply chains increased 38% from the previous year. The top five disruptions for […]
According to a McKinsey study, investment in supply chain digitization is slowing down after rapid growth in 2020-2023. On the other hand, the McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey finds that nine out of 10 respondents continue to experience supply chain challenges. And, according to Reuters, supply chain glitches dominated the latest company earnings season, […]
The medical supply chain remains at heightened risk levels. For example, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) survey, drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing shortages. This shortage situation is expected to remain the same or worsen according […]
Afera, The European Adhesive Tape Association, has released a new position paper on mass balance chain of custody as part of the work undertaken by the Advocacy Workstream of Afera’s Flagship Sustainability Project (AFSP). In the paper, Afera stated that it endorses the mass balance approach as a valid transitional mechanism for increasing circular content […]
