With everything in flux in supply chain, it’s been interesting trying to figure out the focus of this blog. My decision: do 1 thing at a time and whenever possible, introduce items that may not be regularly seen but are important to know about for your global supply chains. Here’s one you should definitely know… Read More

Last post we looked at 4 steps to start your supply chain risk evaluation. This post we’ll examine how you can be the one your customers and people not yet your customers turn to in times of uncertainty. Knowing your customer’s greatest risks and being prepared to handle them provides you with an opportunity to… Read More

The recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit, unrest throughout the world; there is a lot to be uncertain about. While I don’t hold a crystal ball as to what will happen next, I can help you be more agile no matter what comes your way. The key is be prepared as much as possible. While we… Read More

Take a look at this monstrous, global supply chain Alibaba has put together for the Double 11 sales day. The sheer size and complexity is both mindboggling and energizing as you think through the immensity and reach of this extended supply chain. So how can your business enable similar, amazing, extended supply chains? The key… Read More

SupplyChainBrain released an article on optimizing DC performance to handle the increase in small orders that must be rapidly filled and the reoccurring peaks of demand for these small orders. IndustryWeekDaily reported that U.S. manufacturing expanded in Sept. according to ISM’s index (the index shows manufacturing’s Sept. index to be 51.5 indicating growth). ISM’s new… Read More

Just how does a company create a successful ecosystem via modern digital platforms? While there are technical answers and strategic planning answers to this question, this blog will deal with the basic must have’s in your strategic thinking. How you think strategically is critical since that same thinking becomes embedded in your offering, processes, and… Read More

Who would have thought an online search engine company would become a car company? But when you think about it, it makes sense. Google searches the web and provide you with options on how to get to the information you are looking for. A car is a physical search engine that provides you with options… Read More

Uber, AirBnB, Amazon web services These platforms showcase new business models of interconnectedness via digital platforms that allow for unprecedented synergy and dynamic connectedness between suppliers and customers with you, the service/product provider in the middle. The blazing pace at which these platforms perform and surface new demands on your company point to the requirement,… Read More

I’ve attended a lot of presentations and webinars that talk about what Millennials value, how they want to be treated, and what they want to achieve. What I’ve come away is that, with a couple of exceptions, they are no different than any other generation’s 20-35 year olds. We all wanted to change the world,… Read More

While the shock of Brexit passing is wearing off, the confusion remains. This portion of Brexit holds several lessons for our supply chains, both to survive Brexit and survival in general. First you need to know: Cynthia’s Second Rule of Business: Don’t make it confusing for your customers to do business with you. Since it’s… Read More