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Deborah Dull on Inventory Thinking and How to Improve It
In the late summer of 2020, I was honoured with the opportunity to interview supply chain guru Deborah Dull, not just once, but three times…
Health Supply Chains: Checking in with Deborah Dull
We hope you enjoyed viewing Rob’s 2020 video with Deborah Dull on the topic of circular supply chains or reading the transcript of that interview that we published recently…
Future Supply Chain Insights from Pro-to-know, Sheri Hinish
When it comes to educated speculation about the future of supply chains, I can think of nobody better to talk to than Sheri Hinish…
Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs
It has never been easier, in general, for smaller companies to trade in international markets than it is today. However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry…
Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging
Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? And are you struggling with cost and forecasting challenges?…
Post-COVID Ecommerce is Booming, But Logistics Issues Abound
Is your ecommerce business one of those that’s been growing steadily in recent years, and seen an absolute boom since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged?…
Evolving Supply Chain Models and the Outlook for Investors
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic came along, the supply chain was beginning to seriously pique the interest of institutional and retail investors, emerging from its undervalued status…
Staying Independent in the Age of Enterprise Partnership Culture
A recent catch-up session with one of our software suppliers left me reflecting on how business relationships are changing, primarily in their focus and perceived value…
Omnichannel Retail and the Cost to Serve Online Customers
In the wake of the Coronavirus crisis, a significant number of retail enterprises have taken their business online, adding to the already vast array of online shopping opportunities for consumers. Ecommerce competition was already fierce before the pandemic curbed consumer enthusiasm for in-store shopping, and now, it is even more so…