Author: Nathan Goldstein As we head into the second half of the year, I’d like to reflect on the lessons learned from my conversations with hundreds of supply chain leaders in the manufacturing, pharma, and CPG space. What they have in common is that they are facing three significant challenges:
Author: Peter Bull I recently participated in an insightful Real Talks webinar where we delved into the transformative potential of AI-powered solutions in supply chain strategy. As the Chief Technology Officer at River Logic, I enjoyed sharing critical insights into our pioneering efforts to integrate AI into our Value Chain
Author: Carlos Centurion The cement industry, a cornerstone of construction, is rife with challenges that demand attention. In this blog post, I’ll analyze the hurdles cement manufacturers face and explore the opportunities cement supply chain strategy offers to increase agility in the decision process and drive additional revenue. 1. Siloed
The cement manufacturing industry is no stranger to challenges, and supply chain leaders in this sector constantly seek innovative solutions to navigate the complex terrain of material distribution and operational optimization. In this blog post, we delve into a remarkable transformation journey led by the Supply Chain Vice President at
If we didn’t know what real supply chain disruption was before, we do now. Events over the past 18+ months (COVID-19, Brexit, Suez Canal blockage, India-China border conflict, natural disasters, cyberattacks on pipelines and shipping lines) forced companies to find new ways to deliver goods and services, secure alternative sources
After a long year of hardship and loss, the world economy seems set to rebound. There’s hope that COVID-19 will be vanquished through mass vaccination campaigns. Economic activity is set to return to some semblance of normality. The IMF anticipates that world GDP will grow by 5.5% in 2021 and 4.2% in
At the same time, the Deloitte’s Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey 2019, released in October, shows businesses are increasingly concerned about their vulnerability to growing political and economic risks. Specifically, they are concerned about a possible downturn along with how to handle ongoing trade uncertainty. In this context, Deloitte has
