Embracing the Cloud for Supply Chains

May 25, 2023 -
More companies are recognizing the benefits of automation, supply chain visibility, and streamlined communication and are implementing the cloud to gain the operational efficiency they need. According to a study of global cloud usage among businesses...

Just-In-Time vs. Just-In-Case

May 19, 2023 -
An emphasis on supply chain cost-efficiency led many companies to use the just-in-time inventory management method for years. While just-in-time inventory can significantly reduce costs, the COVID-19 pandemic illuminated several weaknesses of this...

How Recessions Create a Bullwhip Effect

May 12, 2023 -
Any action by a player in the supply chain has a ripple effect, whether they're a supplier, distributor, customer, or manufacturer. The supply chain bullwhip effect is one example of such a reaction. The bullwhip effect results from each party along...

6 Ways the Cloud Benefits the Supply Chain

May 4, 2023 -
Businesses are migrating their supply chain processes to the cloud at an increasingly higher rate. Spending on cloud infrastructure experienced 24.7% year-over-year growth in the third quarter of 2022, skyrocketing to $23.9 billion. The sharp...