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Optimizing efficiency: Importance of line balancing in fast-paced environments

Designed to minimize idle time and maximize throughput, line balancing can lead to lower costs and higher profits.

May 4, 2023

Viraj Lele

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Designed to minimize idle time and maximize throughput, line balancing can lead to lower costs and higher profits.

Sustainable sourcing: How procurement can drive positive social and environmental impact

By prioritizing sustainability and working together with suppliers and stakeholders, businesses can create a positive impact on society and the environment while gaining a competitive advantage.

April 17, 2023

Marijn Overvest

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By prioritizing sustainability and working together with suppliers and stakeholders, businesses can create a positive impact on society and the environment while gaining a competitive advantage.

The most pressing ESG risks that could impact the supply chain in 2023

pressing ESG risks could impact supply chains the most this year.

March 16, 2023

Dean Alms

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New laws and emissions reporting are just a few ESG risks that could impact supply chains this year.

Retail store closures: What it means for in-store returns

While retailers may benefit from reduced overhead costs and expanded market reach when they close physical stores, they must be prepared to manage the challenges that come with fewer locations.

March 15, 2023

Steve Rop and Fara Alexander

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While retailers may benefit from reduced overhead costs and expanded market reach when they close physical stores, they must be prepared to manage the challenges that come with fewer locations.

Reducing environmental impact while creating innovative products: Strategies for enterprises and manufacturers

By embracing sustainability principles from the very beginning, businesses can balance their environmental impact with the need to innovate.

March 13, 2023

Neil D’Souza

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By embracing sustainability principles from the very beginning, businesses can balance their environmental impact with the need to innovate.

Reflections

REFLECTIONS

A shifting business landscape

Supply chains today need to be able to quickly adapt to changing consumer preferences, accelerated digitization, and the move toward nearshoring.

May 12, 2023

Steve Geary

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Supply chains today need to be able to quickly adapt to changing consumer preferences, accelerated digitization, and the move toward nearshoring.

REFLECTIONS

Uncertainty, tempo, and the OODA loop

We live in a rapidly evolving world. Our supply chains need a framework to help us evolve along with it.

February 20, 2023

Steve Geary

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We live in a rapidly evolving world. Our supply chains need a framework to help us evolve along with it.

REFLECTIONS

Global risk and the cost of a scoop of ice cream

Prices are skyrocketing. Risks are rising. It’s time for everybody to re-examine the trade-offs in their supply chain.

December 12, 2022

Steve Geary

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Prices are skyrocketing. Risks are rising. It’s time for everybody to re-examine the trade-offs in their supply chain.

REFLECTIONS

Let’s not forget Afghanistan

The refugee problem is a network breakdown. A large-scale network breakdown. And human beings are suffering the consequences.

October 17, 2022

Steve Geary

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The refugee problem is a network breakdown. A large-scale network breakdown. And human beings are suffering the consequences.

REFLECTIONS

Whiplash: supply chains battered around the world

Chaos and uncertainty—from the war in the Ukraine to bird flu to COVID lockdowns—continue to shock our supply chains. How can we make sure we are not ill-prepared for the next disruption?

May 15, 2022

Steve Geary

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Chaos and uncertainty—from the war in the Ukraine to bird flu to COVID lockdowns—continue to shock our supply chains. How can we make sure we are not ill-prepared for the next disruption?