Producers Struggle to Meet U.S. Consumer Demand
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 2, 2021
Producers couldn’t keep up with supercharged consumer demand in the U.S. last quarter, and it’s unclear when supply constraints will ease
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Consumers Demand Sustainable delivery Options After Pandemic Experience
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 14, 2022
Today's last-mile experience is more critical - and more expensive - than ever.
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Apple chip supplier cuts spending on soft consumer demand, delivery delays
Supply Chain Dive
OCTOBER 19, 2022
TSMC has struggled to meet demand for its most advanced technologies due to challenges obtaining the tools needed to make them
Market Insights Report: Top Trends for 2022 Planning and Beyond
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Four Ways AMRs Help to Meet Consumer Demand
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Autonomous mobile robots enable manufacturers and distributors to avoid operational disruptions and quickly adapt to the unknown. Here’s how
Inventory-Based Merchandising: Five Strategies to Meet Consumer Demand
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 14, 2022
Regardless of global supply chain problems, shoppers have little patience for retailers that can't keep up
Lost in Translation-Incorporating Consumer Demand into your Supply Chain
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While it’s nice for the marketing departments to know how well products are being received by consumers, that’s pretty much all you get out of POS information. Each of these nodes has its own unique demand and supply characteristics. But by trying to solve such a problem in aggregate, you are left with a very poor translation of demand throughout the extended supply chain, achieved at a very high cost.
Re-Inventing the High Tech Supply Chain to Meet Growing Consumer Demand
ivalua
MARCH 12, 2021
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Three Certainties for This Year's Peak Retail Season
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 12, 2021
1: Consumer demand will surge to new highs
Retailers take expensive measures to clear inventory ahead of peak season
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
A tidal wave of inventory walloped retailers in 2022
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.
Five Ways to Improve Supply Chain Continuity Planning
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 22, 2022
Business continuity plans with key suppliers help to mitigate supply chain risk and fluctuations in consumer demand
How Intelligent Planning Helps Manufacturers Manage Inventory and Reduce Waste
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
Stanley Black & Decker to slash SKUs, footprint in $1.5B savings plan
Supply Chain Dive
AUGUST 1, 2022
The toolmaker is working to slash inventory and generate cash flow in response to easing consumer demand
Logistics in the Last Mile
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 31, 2022
Learn how to capture increased consumer demand without over burdening your drivers and back-office teams.
How the Pandemic is Impacting the Vanilla Supply Chain
All Things Supply Chain
OCTOBER 19, 2020
While consumer demand is high, vanilla prices are experiencing a downward spiral.… The island country of Madagascar is currently feeling the impact of the pandemic on its top export: Vanilla.
Supply Chain Management: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
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.
Logistics Companies Are Primed for ESG Success
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
Critical Challenges in Fresh Grocery and Supermarket Supply Chains
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2022
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic began to wreak havoc on grocery and supermarket supply chains, consumer demand for all things fresh has been rising at an unprecedented rate
Storms From Texas to China Set to Worsen Global Ship Snarls
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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
Does Just-in-Time Inventory Really Enhance Cash Flow?
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.
How Food Producers Are Responding to a Delivery-Oriented World
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JUNE 18, 2019
Consumer demand for ease and efficiency is disrupting the food industry
Second Cyberattack in a Week Hits Global Shipping Industry
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
Under Armour Names Marriott’s Linnartz as Next CEO
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The unpredictability of consumer demand amid the pandemic, coupled with shipping disruptions, have made it difficult for companies including Under Armour to get their stocking levels right
Getting to the Core of Product Recalls
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
Port Congestion Shines Light on Visibility Gaps
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2022
With consumer demand and e-commerce at an all-time high, huge spikes in U.S. imports have led to severe backups that have hobbled many companies utilizing West Coast ports
Egg US Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]
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MARCH 16, 2023
Seasonal Changes Throughout the year, egg prices fluctuate according to seasons, supply, and demand. As a result egg demand is high which causes a price hike. Consumer Demand The rise of fad diets greatly plays a big impact on egg prices.
Summer of Sold-Out Ships Awaits as Sea Cargo Chaos Intensifies
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.
Four Solutions to Achieving a More Transparent Supply Chain
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
Record Volumes at L.A. Ports to Become ‘New Normal’ After Crisis
Supply Chain Brain
DECEMBER 1, 2021
s busiest port complex is likely to continue amid high consumer demand for goods, the head of the Port of Long Beach said The record volume of cargo moving through the U.S.’s
Coach Owner Is Stockpiling Handbags to Prepare for Holidays
Supply Chain Brain
AUGUST 22, 2021
The owner of the Coach and Kate Spade brands is stockpiling its handbags and other accessories ahead of the holiday season to ensure it can meet consumer demand amid ongoing delays in the delivery of products from suppliers
Three Key Questions for Site Selection and Facility Planning
Supply Chain Brain
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
will need to add anywhere from 330 million to 1 billion square feet of warehouse space over the next few years, as companies look to expand their distribution networks to meet growing consumer demands Experts predict the U.S.
Walmart, Gap and Others Amass $45 Billion in Extra Stuff to Sell
Supply Chain Brain
MAY 31, 2022
Big retailers rushed to build up inventories last year amid soaring consumer demand and transportation bottlenecks — going so far in some cases as to rent their own cargo ships.
Weathering the Virus Outbreak, Retailers Must Also Prepare for Its End
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
Zara Owner’s Profit Jumps as Price Increases Outpace Costs
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Inditex SA is increasing prices by more than surging inflation rates, making the owner of the Zara fashion chain a standout among retailers getting hit by higher costs and shaky consumer demand
How supply chain disruption and inflation impact procurement
Fraxion
APRIL 11, 2022
Over the past two years, the global pandemic has exposed existing weaknesses in global supply chains—high consumer demand and increasing supply chain costs have created difficulties in procurement worldwide, with soaring inflation impacting business spend and, ultimately, profitability [1].
Building the Food Industry’s Resilience Beyond the Pandemic
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
Live Cattle Prices – Historical Graph [Realtime Updates]
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MARCH 13, 2023
Live cattle prices mainly depend on the supply and demand in the market however some underlying factors cause its market value to increase and decrease. Supply and Demand The number one price driver of all goods and services.
How Smart Contracts Speed Up Demand Sensing and Fulfillment
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 8, 2020
As consumer demand and buying patterns rapidly undergo changes in a digital economy, the supply chain that supports these emerging needs has to be both responsive and lean — and that’s a difficult balance to achieve
Episode 98: Turning Ethos Into Action with Ian Arthurs
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. . EPISODE 98. Turning Ethos Into Action with Ian Arthurs.
1 in 5 businesses admit to greenwashing with half saying their sustainability efforts are failing, poll finds
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.
Challenges And Opportunities In The Food & Beverage Industry
The Thomas Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
As the newer generations move away from processed foods in favor of seeking healthier alternatives with cleaner labels, companies are adapting and pressing forward — t hat trend continues to grow at an excessive pace, signaling that some demands are more of a long-term standard.
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