Supply Chain Radio

The world’s leading manufacturers face constant pressure to grow the business, protect margins and minimize risk. And the supply chain has increasingly been seen as a means to achieve these goals while gaining a strategic advantage in the race to win market share around the globe. In this episode of Supply Chain Radio we discuss the top trends and technologies that will lead the way in building faster, more agile, and responsive supply chains in the year ahead.

The world’s leading manufacturers face constant pressure to grow the business, protect margins and minimize risk. And the supply chain has increasingly been seen as a means to achieve these goals while gaining a strategic advantage in the race to win market share around the globe. In this episode of Supply Chain Radio we discuss the top trends and technologies that will lead the way in building faster, more agile, and responsive supply chains in the year ahead.

Although the vehicles are more advanced, the car buying experience is just about the same today as it was 10 years ago. However, consumer expectations have changed. Automakers are challenged to provide a high level of service in existing and emerging markets across the globe. Find out why they're struggling to keep up, and how finished vehicle logistics could revolutionize automakers' ability to meet demand.

Although the vehicles are more advanced, the car buying experience is just about the same today as it was 10 years ago. However, consumer expectations have changed. Automakers are challenged to provide a high level of service in existing and emerging markets across the globe. Find out why they're struggling to keep up, and how finished vehicle logistics could revolutionize automakers' ability to meet demand.

The new Safety of Life at Sea Container Weight Verification Requirements will take effect soon. All packed containers will have to be verified and reported to the carrier and terminal before anything is loaded. Shippers and carriers have to be technologically prepared to provide documentation. Some carriers are taking steps to utilize an ecommerce platform to simplify the certification process. Listen to this podcast to find out how shippers, carriers, and terminals can prepare and collaborate to implement the new rules.

The new Safety of Life at Sea Container Weight Verification Requirements will take effect soon. All packed containers will have to be verified and reported to the carrier and terminal before anything is loaded. Shippers and carriers have to be technologically prepared to provide documentation. Some carriers are taking steps to utilize an ecommerce platform to simplify the certification process. Listen to this podcast to find out how shippers, carriers, and terminals can prepare and collaborate to implement the new rules.

For the first time ever, Black Friday might not be the pinnacle of holiday shopping. Of course some retailers are pushing the envelope with excessive store hours and promotions. But many are reducing the emphasis on Black Friday for their own profitability, including innovators like REI who are closing their doors altogether.

For the first time ever, Black Friday might not be the pinnacle of holiday shopping. Of course some retailers are pushing the envelope with excessive store hours and promotions. But many are reducing the emphasis on Black Friday for their own profitability, including innovators like REI who are closing their doors altogether.

The dynamics behind global trade have changed our traditional notions of import logistics and export logistics. Companies no longer just source from low-cost countries to sell at high margins domestically. Emerging markets, near-sourcing, and foreign franchises have shaken up where companies export to and how their supply chains are structured. Information flow, as much the physical flow of goods, is the key for businesses to manage this new complexity.

The dynamics behind global trade have changed our traditional notions of import logistics and export logistics. Companies no longer just source from low-cost countries to sell at high margins domestically. Emerging markets, near-sourcing, and foreign franchises have shaken up where companies export to and how their supply chains are structured. Information flow, as much the physical flow of goods, is the key for businesses to manage this new complexity.