Author: Carlos Centurion I recently hosted Pierre Mawet, Managing Director of Accenture’s Supply Chain Practice in North America, in an insightful Real Talks webinar. Our dialogue centered around the critical role of strategic decision-making in enhancing supply chain strategy and driving organizational success amidst unprecedented disruptions. Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape
Article by Sumedh Neharkar, Supply Chain Analyst at River Logic In today’s fast-changing world of economics, fluctuation in prices is like a rhythm that affects nearly everything we do. It’s not just about things getting more expensive, it’s a sign that our economy is active and evolving. In this article
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
Not since the Second World War has there been such global disruption as experienced in 2020. International transportation came to a standstill, major populations were confined to their homes, and factories shut down.
Even before the disruption caused by COVID-19, supply chain costs were going up year after year. This rise in supply chain costs is driven by several factors, including:
