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Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency! Is it a Good Move?

How to Create a Digital Marketing Strategy for a Logistics Company!

Digital marketing is a relatively, universally new method that combines traditional marketing and non-traditional marketing techniques. If you’re a United Kingdom-based startup owner looking to increase your profits by promoting your products or services to your target customers, it’d be wise to get help from a digital marketing agency.

With the help of a digital marketing company, you’ll be provided with the best digital marketing services. This includes search engine optimization, content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing.

If you’re unconvinced about the need for hiring a digital marketing agency, this guide has outlined six reasons that’ll make you have a change of heart. Continue reading to learn more.

The Pros and Cons of Semi-Absentee Franchising!

5 Tools to Make Doing International Business Easy!

Semi-absentee franchising is a type of business model that allows individuals to invest in and manage a franchise while maintaining other employment or business ventures.

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the pros and cons of semi-absentee franchising, as well as the factors that should be considered before making an informed decision.

The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication!

The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Baby Formula!

I am a proponent of dual sourcing. Some people believe in outsourcing or insourcing, offshoring or onshoring. I believe in all of the above. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. And you need look no further than the pandemic and semiconductor fabrication.

The global pandemic resulted in unexpected shortages of goods and disruptions in delivery which continue to this day. And in the extreme many businesses failed, investments were lost, or suffered irreparable harm as a result.

A major reason for the extensive damage caused by the breakdown of Supply Chains during the pandemic was because of broad based single points of failure. This is why we need to address this problem as it pertains to semiconductor fabrication.

Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act!

Disaster Strikes!!! Is Your Supply Chain Ready To Recover?

Recently we took our Granddaughter to see a Cirque du Soleil show. While we had seen several Cirque shows before it was her first time. The show made an indelible impression on her. She talked about it for weeks and will remember it for the rest of her life. We were proud that we gave her such a lifelong memory.

In thinking about the show and its construct I thought about the incredible amount of risk that the performers and producers are managing. These world class performers have astonishing talent but they are also working in an environment designed to eliminate risk and maximize safety.

Supply Chain Professionals, although not usually theatrical like Cirque du Soleil, also work in an environment in which they are managing a tremendous amount of risk. While most jobs are not life threatening the level of risk is still prevalent.

What are the risks that Supply Chain people deal with every day and what is Supply Chain Risk Management?

Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

The Coronavirus pandemic has upended almost every aspect of our personal and business lives. And now we hear talk about this “new normal”.

The economic and personal turmoil has been unprecedented. But with uncertainty around the future spread of the Covid-19 virus and uncertainty about the arrival of some kind of vaccine there is increasingly talk of a new normal.

A new normal implies a significant change from our ways of living and doing business as compared to how we lived and worked before we heard of the Coronavirus.

What is this ‘new normal’ state?

And what is the new normal in Supply Chain?

Where Should Supply Chain Time Be Spent After the Pandemic?

10 Vital Supply Chain Lessons from the Coronavirus Pandemic!

The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives and the global economy. From shortages of toilet paper to personal protective equipment (PPE) to lockdowns of businesses and channels of every form, Supply Chain has been at the epicentre of this disruption and it has consumed all Supply Chain time.

The pandemic has caused Supply Chain professionals to scramble to restore supply lines, respond to highly volatile demand patterns, find alternate logistics channels, and work under the restrictions of home quarantine.

But the time will come when day to day Supply Chain issue firefighting will ease. Then will come the time to translate these experiences into new strategies, improved processes and greater investments in technology and personnel development.

Where should Supply Chain professionals be spending their time when we get past the pandemic?

The Effects of Blockchain on Modern Consumerism!

What is Blockchain? And How Does it Work? (Infographic)

For the past decade or so, the blockchain has been slowly but surely infiltrating our lives. What started as the domain of cryptocurrency has now become a tool for all kinds of applications, from logistics to healthcare. And as its technology continues to evolve, so too does its potential impact on our lives.

In this article, we will explore the effects of blockchain on modern consumerism. From supply chains to data security, read on to learn more about the effects of blockchain and how it is changing the way we shop and consume.

Reasons Why Supply Chain Matters for Business Success!

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun!

In the complex world of business, the supply chain serves as the backbone, connecting the dots between production and customer satisfaction. Its efficiency directly influences a company’s ability to compete and thrive in the marketplace.

A robust supply chain not only ensures the seamless flow of products but also supports a business’s strategic goals, impacting everything from profitability to brand reputation.

This article delves into the pivotal role of the supply chain in driving business success, highlighting its impact on reducing costs, enhancing efficiency, boosting customer satisfaction, and providing the agility needed to respond to an ever-changing market environment.

How to Achieve a More Sustainable and Environment Friendly Supply Chain!

Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps!

A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. It helps companies to manage their resources more efficiently, reduce costs, improve quality and increase productivity.

In this article, we will show you how you can make your supply chain more sustainable and eco-friendly.

What is the Digital Supply Chain?

Digital Supply Chain Overview! (Video)

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All of the technologies that we hear about every day, from Blockchain to Virtual Reality, have many areas of applicability in both our personal and business lives.

But in the area of Supply Chain, which truly spans the entire operations of most any company, these technologies provide the platform to totally redefine how the work of Supply Chain is conducted every minute of every day.

In the simplest terms we are entering the age of the Digital Supply Chain!

Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy?

What are the Top 7 Trends in Last Mile Logistics?

Amazon has set the benchmark for Last Mile Delivery. With massive Distribution Centres within a short distance of every major population centre they are able to offer fast delivery of virtually any product they sell. The Amazon Prime Now service promises delivery within 1 hour.

Amazon Fresh is their grocery delivery option and with their Whole Foods acquisition they are obviously planning for rapid delivery. Amazon Go is their Retail store option. Amazon Key is their in home delivery service. And the Amazon promise of drone delivery will further cement their leadership in the Last Mile Delivery race.

So how do you compete with that? What are your options? And what is your Strategy?

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Supply Chain Management! (Or is that 4,000 years?)

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!

In 1982 Keith Oliver is credited with coining the phrase “Supply Chain Management”. As I began my career in 1982 I can attest to the fact that the term Supply Chain was not in general use at that time. In fact it would be many years before anyone started to hear that phrase being widely used.

So it is appropriate that in 2022 we look back at the last 40 years. But in reality all of the functions and responsibilities that constitute Supply Chain Management have been around for thousands of years.

Let’s take some time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Supply Chain Management!

How Small Businesses Can Build Resilient Supply Chains!

The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy?

Small business owners struggle with several challenges, from financial constraints to team management, tight deadlines, and stiff competition. Supply chain bottlenecks and disruptions are also one of the most critical hindrances. According to July 2022 statistics, 36.1% of small businesses struggled with domestic supplier delays, while 13% cited delays by foreign suppliers.

Delays in sourcing materials, supplies, or inventory means missing out on deadlines and failing to match demand. You may even lose points on the customer experience front. Nearly 2 in 3 American small businesses faced supply chain issues amid the pandemic, and the problem persists for many enterprises.

What are the Common Challenges in Outsourcing Python Development and Overcoming Strategies?

The Importance of Monitoring and Managing Outsourced Software Developers!

Outsourcing Python development can offer significant advantages to businesses looking to leverage its powerful programming capabilities without bearing the overhead of in-house development teams.

As firms navigate through the intricacies of finding the right outsourcing partner, they often encounter a spectrum of challenges.