This article is the follow-up to part 1 on "Saving Lives with Supply Chains". 3. Response This phase is perhaps the most challenging. In a corporate business, time is money. In a humanitarian disaster, time is the life of impacted people. Minutes and even seconds can make a difference in saving
Saving Lives with Supply Chains (Part 1)
Introduction Humanitarian assistance and disaster management encompass a comprehensive framework of strategies, processes, actions, and tools devised to proactively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a spectrum of crises, whether they be natural or manmade disasters, complex
Lessons from 2024’s Logistics Disasters
The year 2024 brought significant disruptions to global supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities and highlighting the need for more robust risk management strategies. A series of impactful events including regional instability, infrastructure failures, and natural disasters caused widespread delays,
The Particularities of Supply Chain Planning in FMCG
Supply chain planning in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is unlike any other. It operates in an environment where demand volatility is the norm, product life cycles are short, margins are thin, and volumes are high. Retailers - and, of course, consumers - expect a near-perfect
The Rise of Autonomous Trucks
The concept of autonomous trucking has long fascinated the world, but today it is no longer science fiction. While the technology is still evolving, the trucking industry deeply needs a transformation that could redefine how goods are transported globally. With the combined efforts of tech
The Real Challenges in Modern Supply Chain Planning
Supply chains today are vast and interconnected. They stretch across continents, adapt to highly changing customer needs, and rely heavily on real-time visibility. Managing them isn’t an easy task; it’s a challenge with countless moving parts that keep supply chain teams awake at night. In this blog
Demand Forecasting and Simulation: A Supply Chain Duo
In today’s volatile and competitive market landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to boost their supply chain management strategies. Among the most impactful tools or processes available, demand forecasting and supply chain simulation have emerged as crucial enablers of operational
Blockchain’s Impact on Supply Chain: Efficiency and Security
The supply chain, a complex web of organizations, processes, and technologies involved in transforming raw materials into finished products, has traditionally been held back by inefficiencies, lack of transparency, and fraud. In recent years, blockchain technology has emerged as a potential solution