Supply Chain Strategies

Reshaping Supply Chains with Artificial Intelligence

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Resilient, technology-enabled supply chains are becoming the competitive edge in the AI-powered electronics boom

Sustainability and Smart Manufacturing in Building Products Supply Chains

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:16:26 -0500

Companies that find solutions to create sustainable and profitable manufacturing operations and extended supply chains will surge past their competition.

Key Trends and Technologies Powering Distribution Success

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Distributors are strategically leveraging artificial intelligence, advanced technologies, and predictive analytics to navigate emerging risks, capitalize on new opportunities, and drive sustained business performance and profitability.

Resiliency of Paramount Importance for Supply Chain Success

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As geopolitical unrest, natural disasters, and shifting trade policies upend global logistics, resilient companies are transforming their supply chains to gain competitive advantage and ensure growth.

Creating Scalability for Supply Chain Success

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Like almost every manufacturing sector, the building and construction products industry generally worked through their backlog, focused on margins, and experienced an overall drop in customer demand last year, yet expect a positive year ahead.

Demand and Capacity Planning Pivotal for Profitable Growth

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Proactive manufacturers are leaning on predictive demand planning processes to estimate and get ahead of changing capacity and down-the-line supply chain needs.

Supply Chain Resiliency A Must for Success

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Risks abound in the global supply chain and goods movement systems. The only successful strategy to thrive is to create a resilient supply chain. According to the Global Port Tracker (GPT) report from Hackett Associates and the National Retail Federation (NRF), the specter of labor strife and new tariffs, along with strong sales, is driving U.S. retailers to keep imports surging through the spring.

Digitization of the Supply Chain Drives Profitable Growth

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

According to a McKinsey study, investment in supply chain digitization is slowing down after rapid growth in 2020-2023. On the other hand, the McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey finds that nine out of 10 respondents continue to experience supply chain challenges.

Creating a Robust and Resilient Medical Products Supply Chain

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Opportunities to increase market share will increase when companies are pre-positioned for growth in a resilient and scalable way.

Manufacturing and Assembly: Automate, Create Value and Deliver Bottom-Line Results

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

During uncertain times, manufacturers can adopt new methods to create stability and deliver sustainable bottom-line results.

Transportation: Disruption is the New Norm

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Since logistics is dependent on a system of systems, the system is only as strong as its weakest link.

Sustainable Manufacturing = Uncommon Common Sense

Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.

Strategies for Gaining Packaging Efficiencies in Your Supply Chain

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Improving packaging efficiency can produce dramatic results, including savings in materials, labor, and freight.

Win-Win Focus on the Customer and Costs

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs.

Sustainability Driving Triple Bottom Line in Manufacturing and Logistics

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Innovative organizations are partnering with their end-to-end supply chain to create sustainable supply chains.

Innovate to Thrive in the Next Decade

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Innovation, growth, and success seem to go hand in hand; the most innovative clients have the highest levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success.

Proactive Approach to Navigating Transportation Woes

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Although current transportation woes will eventually come to an end, new disruptions will arise, and companies must use a proactive approach to navigate future supply chain issues.

Gaining a Logistics Edge with Inventory Management

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The global supply chain is out of alignment with no simple or quick fix to re-balance and right size it. However, successful inventory management can help companies grow and thrive during these challenging times.

Do You Have Suppliers or Partners?

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

During COVID, clients and colleagues realized there was far too much risk in their supply chain. For the most part, they realized the stark difference in requesting help from in-demand suppliers vs. collaborating jointly with supply chain partners. Given the robust demand for raw materials to successfully support key customer needs, suppliers have no choice but to prioritize. There is little doubt they are prioritizing strategic and profitable customers, as well as those with long-term agreements.