In 2015, many supply chain trends came to the forefront. Logistics collaboration, omnichannel services, and the trucker shortage all became relevant topics of discussion. So the questions is, what can we expect in 2016? New supply chain trends are emerging quickly. Although there are many answers, we will be taking a look at a few trends […]
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How to Achieve Supply Chain Sustainability
Recent blog posts have revolved around the ideas of Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain Sustainability. We’ve talked about the Nike supply chain disaster and the millennial impact on today’s supply chain. Having sustainability in your supply chain is no longer something that is “nice to do.” Instead, it is quickly becoming a necessary part of every business […]
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for the Millennial Generation?
The Millennial Generation, or Generation Y, have become a far more vocal and dominant group of individuals in recent years. They are confident in their values, open to change, and well-connected to the people and things around them. This generation is largely driven by their civic values. They believe strongly that companies should act with corporate social […]
How to Successfully Collaborate with Your Supply Chain Partners
Here are five steps you need to take to develop successful supply chain relationships: Find suppliers with common goals In order to be successful, you and your suppliers’ goals should align. For example, let’s say your company strives to be environmentally responsible. Perhaps you already are acting on these goals, or this is something you want […]
Avoiding Unethical Supply Chain Management Practices
Why it’s important Don’t let the cost of doing business force your company to abandon its values. There are many incentives to avoid using unethical supply chain practices. There are several reasons you may want to move parts of your supply chain overseas. Outsourcing cheap labour can increase your firm’s profit margins or help keep your […]
