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Supply Chain Impacts from Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Logistics Viewpoints

But the topic is also of significance to supply chain practitioners. In fact, supply chains are being impacted directly by the war and by the sanctions being put in place in response. There is potential for oil and gas supply shortages to occur as well. It is certainly worthy of our concerns as individuals.

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Ease the Burden of Labor Shortages and Increase Supply Chain Resiliency 

Logility

Today’s supply chain is challenged by the impact of what would appear to be two disparate challenges: constant supply chain disruptions, and what’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation.” Food supply chains already heavily damaged by the effects of COVID-19 have received yet another blow from labor shortages.

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The Ukraine Logistics Coalition with Ben Gordon

The Logistics of Logistics

People who work in logistics and supply chain are in a unique position to help the people of the Ukraine. To assist the people of the Ukraine in their time of greatest need, The Ukraine Logistics Coalition was formed by Ben Gordon and leaders from some of the top logistics and supply chain companies in the world.

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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

My recent conversations with the supply chain practitioners are dominated by supply chain risk — specifically geopolitical risks in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Let us dive deeper into how supply chains are getting disrupted. Europe relies on Russia for around 35% of its natural gas.

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Kappahl Selects ToolsGroup to Support Its Thriving and Growing Fashion Brand

ToolsGroup

BOSTON – January 11, 2024 – ToolsGroup , a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, is proud to announce it has been selected by Kappahl , a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, to drive better planning decisions, supporting and accelerating its business growth.

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NFTs & Supply Chain: What Are The Applications?

SCMDOJO

The topic, Application of NFTs in Supply Chain Management, is buzzing in the supply chain & logistics space. Not only will the NFTs move the supply chain from unnecessary paper trails to an electronic platform, but they will also reduce all the bottlenecks experienced in the pipeline. Data Sharing. .

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Enabling Supply Chain Flexibility: Two Important (But Often Overlooked) Factors

Talking Logistics

El Niño and Jonas are the latest reminders that weather and other natural events, such as earthquakes, can lead to supply chain disruptions. In light of these risks, developing a flexible supply chain is the best strategy for success, but what does that mean exactly and how can companies get there?