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How Procter & Gamble is thriving on supply chain complexity

ToolsGroup

Source: Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference. Procter & Gamble (P&G) is known for best-in-class supply chain planning. GDM now serves more than 100 distributors on five continents and in 180 countries from Argentina to Zimbabwe. Equally it poses huge supply chain planning challenges.

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Transparency & Candor: Meet Three New Supply Chain Leaders Up Close

Stord

For customers, it shows up in our dedication to communicating honestly and providing complete supply chain transparency via our software systems to drive improved operational performance. A one-stop shop for anything supply chain data related. Question: What is your favorite book from your childhood? Craig: That’s tough.

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Supply Chain Planning in Emerging Markets: Four Points to Remember

ToolsGroup

Supply chain planning in emerging markets is different. Now supply chain professionals have another different set of challenges on how to get product to the entire country where consumer-oriented outlets (i.e. Not knowing how much inventory is at each location. Here’s what we found: 1. Transfer taxes.

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La Nina’s impact on the food supply chain

Resilinc

But growing conditions took “a dramatic turn” in December, with dryness attributed to La Niña setting in across southern Brazil and Argentina, according to Reuters market analyst Karen Braun. But those who are best prepared have already taken measures such as building up inventories of sensitive commodities.

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Grocery Shopping and Inflation, Part Two: Impact on Consumers

Enterra Insights

Your local circular or newspaper will usually carry the latest sales, or you can subscribe to your favorite store’s mailing list, so you get the first word on sales before inventory runs out.” … Major droughts in countries like Brazil and Argentina have been driving up prices for corn, coffee, and soybeans. Footnotes. [1]

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics. In higher-traffic markets, Advance Auto Parts has “hub” stores that keep more inventory in-stock to give customers what they need when they need it.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Online retailers in South America have been struggling for years to overcome several obstacles to success, including extensive customs delays, poor transportation infrastructure, and the lack of end-to-end supply chain visibility. As a result, inventory builds up, costs rise, and customers wait longer for their products to arrive.