The Network Effect

JULY 18, 2014

The process that has emerged serves as universal translators, taking forecasts of true consumer demand at the point of consumption – product by product and store by store – and automatically generating projections of inventory, shipping and resource needs all the way back to the manufacturing plant.

Consumer demands 70

Consumer demands Demand Supply chain Retail Supply Chain 70

SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Supply Chain White Paper, Manufacturers in 2023 need to adapt to uncertainty and resource limitations by implementing Unified Logistics, which optimizes manufacturing logistics networks, increases collaboration, and provides inbound and outbound visibility and control, ultimately giving them a competitive advantage in winning customers.

Consumer demands 80

Consumer demands Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Demand 80

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 14, 2022

Regardless of global supply chain problems, shoppers have little patience for retailers that can't keep up.

Consumer demands 74

Consumer demands Demand Inventory Strategy 74

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 16, 2023

Consumer Demand The rise of fad diets greatly plays a big impact on egg prices. Consumers who are fans of low-carb or high-protein diets tend to increase their egg demand as part of their meal routine. Apart from consumer demand, producers’ profitability and productivity depend on production costs.

Price 229

Price Export Consumer demands Demand 229

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

High-end vehicle manufacturers shy away from full automation because it’s difficult to calibrate production to volatile consumer demand. In general, automation has its place in very large companies that enjoy relatively steady and predictable consumer demand. Automation serves no purpose for them at all.

supply chain budgeting 81

supply chain budgeting supply chain software solutions Supply Chain Efficiency Logistics 81

Procurement Heads

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The poll, conducted between 22nd-23rd September, aimed to provide real-time insight into how UK businesses are responding to growing investor and consumer demand for organisations to operate along more sustainable and socially responsible lines.

Sustainability 241

Sustainability Supply Chain Efficiency Consumer demands Supply chain 241

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 2, 2022

The pandemic, coupled with supply chain disruptions and erratic consumer demand, wreaked havoc on companies facing both internal and external pressures. For many businesses, the past year exposed the fragility of their cash flow and working capital.

Consumer demands 136

Consumer demands Inventory Demand Supply chain 136

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 6, 2021

While no industry was completely immune, the food industry was hit especially hard by the pandemic, which restricted worker movement, forced production facilities to close and brought food distribution to a halt — all while consumer demand fluctuated with little predictability.

Consumer demands 126

Consumer demands Demand 126

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 12, 2021

1: Consumer demand will surge to new highs.

Consumer demands 119

Consumer demands Demand 119

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 29, 2023

With near-term consumer demand uncertain, and high interest rates likely to continue for some time, corporate belts are tightening. So what are companies spending money on today?

supply chain budgeting 122

supply chain budgeting Budget Consumer demands Supply chain 122

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In an increasingly unpredictable global market, the ability to adapt quickly and make informed decisions will be key to sustaining efficient operations and meeting growing consumer demand

Supply Chain Efficiency 109

Supply Chain Efficiency Consumer demands Supply chain Sustainability 109

Supply Chain Dive

APRIL 3, 2023

Consumer demand for ultrafast delivery made same - and next-day a necessity rather than an option.

Consumer demands 118

Consumer demands Demand 118

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The cyberattack is raising concern about disruptions to supply chains already straining to move goods heading into the usual peak season for consumer demand.

Consumer demands 119

Consumer demands Demand Supply chain Supply 119

Supply Chain Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here’s how businesses pivoted in the face of declining consumer demand and easing supply chain congestion. Shortages gave way to excess this year.

Consumer demands 119

Consumer demands Inventory Demand Supply chain 119

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 3, 2021

Container shipping rates are heading higher again, driven to new heights by unrelenting consumer demand and company restocking from Europe to the U.S. that are exhausting the world economy’s capacity to move goods across oceans.

Consumer demands 118

Consumer demands Demand 118

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 18, 2024

Forty-four percent of healthcare organizations are using AI to improve customer experiences while another 35% use this technology to forecast consumer demands.

Consumer demands 115

Consumer demands Supply chain Demand Supply 115

Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Global supply chains already tangled by the pandemic, labor shortages and sustained consumer demand in the U.S. are getting walloped by Mother Nature.

Consumer demands 115

Consumer demands Sustainability Demand Supply chain 115

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Chinese holidaymakers cut back sharply on travel and spending during the National Day break, while signs of a consumer slowdown across Asia mount.

Consumer demands 52

Consumer demands Demand 52

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 30, 2022

Faced with sluggish consumer demand, Gap, Kohl’s and Nordstrom are deploying deep discounts and pulling items from the shelves.

Consumer demands 112

Consumer demands Inventory Demand 112

Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 12, 2023

As the warehousing sector looks to evolve and keep up with rising consumer demand, significant investments are needed in transformative warehouse robotics.

Consumer demands 111

Consumer demands Logistics Demand 111

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 21, 2024

Cold-storage operators today are looking for sustainable, long-term investments that can satisfy changing consumer demands, while complying with strict regulations.

Consumer demands 111

Consumer demands Sustainability Demand 111

Supply Chain Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The ports anticipate a slower peak season due to lower consumer demand.

Consumer demands 109

Consumer demands Demand 109

Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2025

Looking at digital transformation over the past 30 years,” she says, “we typically transform because we are reacting to something triggered by external forces, like consumer demand or a new leader entering the business. Being able to see what ‘broken’ looks like and being prepared for it next time.

Procurement 72

Procurement Consumer demands Change management Supply Chain Efficiency 72

Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Years of pandemic-era supply chain disruptions and volatile consumer demand have created inventory challenges. Intelligent planning can help.

Inventory 105

Inventory Consumer demands Management Demand 105

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

As environmental concerns rise and consumer demands for sustainability grow, companies must adapt. Today’s transportation methods rely heavily on fossil fuels.

Consumer demands 105

Consumer demands Sustainability Demand 105

Supply Chain Brain

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The peak in consumer demand that comes with the final weeks of the year requires new tactics to survive, let alone thrive. .

Supply chain management 105

Supply chain management Supply chain management Consumer demands Supply chain 105

Una

JANUARY 17, 2023

Corporate sustainability programs are often started in response to consumer demand, but in order to be successful long term, they need backing from innovative, disruptive thinkers willing to blaze new trails. . In this episode of The Sourcing Hero podcast, Host Kelly Barner welcomes Ian Arthurs.

Consumer demands 145

Consumer demands Sustainability Leadership Demand 145

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2019

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, as businesses juggle multinational suppliers and service providers, constantly shifting regulations, and more informed consumers demanding increased responsiveness and sustainability.

Supply Chain Efficiency 101

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain Consumer demands Supply 101

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 31, 2022

Learn how to capture increased consumer demand without over burdening your drivers and back-office teams. .

Logistics 98

Logistics Consumer demands Demand 98

Supply Chain Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

While consumer demand remains low, manufacturers are preparing for better days ahead, with slightly improved production levels and stable prices.

Consumer demands 98

Consumer demands Price Demand 98

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2022

The impacts of consumer demand on our planet are more apparent than ever, evidenced by dwindling natural resources and environmental pollution.

Consumer demands 98

Consumer demands Logistics Demand 98

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2023

As consumers demand more sustainable practices, and governments increase regulations, businesses must promote environmental responsibility, and change how they operate.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Consumer demands Demand 98

Procurement Tactics

MARCH 13, 2023

This means that if processing plants have a limited capacity to process slaughtered cattle, this will cause a low beef supply in the market which will eventually lead to higher demand and value fluctuation. Which variables impact the price of live cattle ? Cattle are descendants of aurochs.

Price 195

Price Demand Consumer demands Influencing 195

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2023

The two biggest supply chain challenges today are the labor shortage and changing consumer demand, says George Koutsaftes, president and CEO of Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions.

Supply chain 98

Supply chain Innovation Consumer demands Supply 98

Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 23, 2020

As bad as things might seem right now, the situation is temporary — and retailers must be prepared for the flood of consumer demand that will be released by economic recovery.

Consumer demands 98

Consumer demands Demand 98

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 28, 2022

Amid strained supply chains, heightened consumer demand, increased regulatory scrutiny and looming economic factors, companies must monitor for changes and implement clear procedures to ensure product safety in today’s environment.

Consumer demands 97

Consumer demands Demand Supply chain Supply 97

Supply Chain Brain

MAY 5, 2024

Consumers demand that stakeholders within the supply chain behave as socially responsible corporate citizens. Not only is this a business necessity; it also makes the world a better place.

Supply chain 97

Supply chain Consumer demands Supply Demand 97