A shift to shorter supply chains not only helps manage the unpredictability of costs, but also strengthens supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on distant suppliers.

The U.K. government, desperate for medical equipment at the start of the pandemic, handed contracts to firms with little experience in manufacturing or procuring them.

The company says that, by consolidating deliveries of perishable and dry goods in one truck, food manufacturers, distributors and retailers can eliminate the costs of multiple deliveries.

Implementing advanced technologies such as an MES allows businesses to alleviate the immediate challenges associated with staffing shortages, and lay the groundwork for long-term workforce resilience.

While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.

J&J has been rapidly building its portfolio in both medical technology and drug development to help prepare for the impending loss of exclusivity for Stelara, its top-selling drug for psoriasis.

Fortunately, there is a ready-to-use (and simple) solution that can virtually eliminate the use of plastics in many types of packaging. 

The research identified that more than half of consumers surveyed globally (56%) are dissatisfied with their retail digital commerce experiences.