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The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted almost everyone. Some sectors have had a worse time than others, but there are very few that have thrived amidst the chaos and not seen the impact of Covid. In this article, we will examine the problems many sectors have experienced, and what the future looks like for the global … Continue reading “The Impact of Covid on Global Supply Chains!”
Since the Coronavirus pandemic exposed the fragility of the global Supply Chain, everywhere you look you see the word “resilience” being used as the latest buzz word. Everyone is talking about making Supply Chains more resilient and robust, as if there was never any attention in the past in this regard. The danger is that … Continue reading “The Resilient Supply Chain! Passing Fad or Long Term Strategy?”
At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. As such we have introduced our “Seasoned Leadership in Action™” Interview series. This interview is with Wolfgang Lehmacher, Board Member, Advisor, Author and Business Leader! Wolfgang has worked at TNT, GeoPost Intercontinental, CVA, … Continue reading “Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher!”
When we think of “Global Supply Chain”, the image that often springs to mind is a complex web of manufacturers, transporters, and retailers. But there’s another critical component: immigration. Immigration plays an essential role in bolstering these chains, providing vital labor resources across industries. However, recent years have seen several challenges disrupting this intricate balance … Continue reading “Global Supply Chain Challenges in the Immigration Sector!”
This period of time, that is this post-pandemic period, will be considered a unique inflection point in the history of Supply Chain Management. As pandemic related restriction are relaxed, if not eliminated, people and businesses will be trying to get back to “normal“. For many, they will be happy to forget the disruption that the … Continue reading “Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Video!”
The modern business landscape is dynamic, constantly evolving in response to technological advances, geopolitical shifts, and consumer demands. One area that’s seen a significant transformation in recent years is the supply chain. As the backbone of global commerce, understanding its shifts is crucial for any business professional. Below, we dive deep into the major supply … Continue reading “Breaking Down the Latest Trends: Supply Chain Shifts in the Business World Today!”
As businesses grow in this era of technology, they aim to enhance their efficiency and productivity. Technology makes businesses more efficient and productive in the best possible ways. The development of weighting technologies, such as a weighbridge, also contributes to improving the efficiency of businesses. A weighbridge is a device that is used to measure … Continue reading “The Benefits of a Weighbridge for Your Business”
It’s that time of year when millions of families will be getting a real Christmas tree, or putting up their artificial tree, the symbol and centrepiece of the Holiday season. For decades we have taken the necessity of the Christmas tree, and its easy availability, for granted. But with the impacts of the pandemic, and … Continue reading “The Christmas Tree Supply Chain!”
There has never been a moment in time since the second world war, that there has been so much global awareness and need for resilient and dynamic supply chains, and the qualified Supply Chain professional is there to manage them; in a single strategic battle toward a common enemy. The COVID 19 outbreak was initially … Continue reading “Supply Chain Professional Do’s and Don’ts during the Pandemic!”
With the relaxation of many of the protective pandemic protocols, more and more companies, institutions, and people are trying to get back to “normal”, or business as usual. However this is a moment of truth. We can’t go back to business as usual. There have been too many disruptions in every aspect of our lives. … Continue reading “Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!”
Anyone who has worked in Supply Chain knows that problems will arise anytime, anywhere and anyhow. These problems will require quick reaction, expediting, firefighting, long hours and sleepless nights. Certainly the disruptions caused by the pandemic have made reactive Supply Chain operation the norm in virtually every industry and every geography. How much of this … Continue reading “The Reactive vs Proactive Supply Chain! Which Will Prevail?”
As students go back to school many of them are entering the final year of their University or College program. Many of these programs require the completion of a thesis or major project of some sort, intended to be an overarching project drawing on all of the knowledge that the students have acquired to that … Continue reading “Thesis Ideas for Supply Chain Students!”
The house insulation industry plays a pivotal role in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in the construction sector. However, in recent years, as the experts at Bernardi Building Supply have observed, the industry has been grappling with a myriad of supply chain issues that have the potential to disrupt operations and impede progress towards energy-efficient … Continue reading “Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in the House Insulation Industry!”
The spread of the Coronavirus has sent shock waves around the world. As of early March, 2020 there are over 100,000 cases and over 3000 deaths. While the virus originated in China, where the majority of the cases are, there are now almost 100 countries declaring they have at least one case in their country. … Continue reading “Work from Home in a Coronavirus World!”
For a small building project I was planning I recently went to the local hardware store to pick up some 2″ x 4″ x 8′ boards. I had heard that the price of lumber had increased but I hadn’t paid that much attention to what was going on. Until I went to the cashier, that … Continue reading “The Lumber Supply Chain is Going Against the Grain!”
