How to Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions
Disruptions to the supply chain can come in many forms: Natural disasters, transportation issues, cyber attacks, and of course, global pandemics. Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began, disruption has become the new normal. And with the resulting labor shortage and record-high gas prices, many businesses are still struggling to return to business as usual. The […]
6 Tips for Managing Supply Chain Crisis Ripple Effects
There’s a reason the supply chain is called what it is—all separate units rely on each other to work efficiently. When one part of the chain faces disruption, its inefficiencies ripple throughout all other parts of the system. And in the past two and a half years, there has been a lot of disruption to […]
How High Freight Costs Impact Your Small Business
The pandemic caused such a sudden disruption to the global supply chain that is still unsteady nearly two years later. One of the most obvious effects of this lasting ordeal is the high cost of freight. The cost of shipping and transporting products to businesses, carriers, and customers is higher than ever. There are a […]
7 Critical Components of Your Logistics RFP
There are a lot of moving parts that work to make a business successful. If you are planning to outsource part or all of your logistical operations, you know just how true this is. That’s where an RFP, or request for proposals, can help. This document outlines the requirements and expectations for a potential business […]
Everything You Need to Know About Supplier Management
As a small business owner, you spend a lot of time focusing on day-to-day operation and making your customers happy. But it’s important to take a step back and focus on the big picture items too. Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, reliable, affordable, and ethical suppliers are hard to come by. Without […]
What the Pandemic Taught Businesses About the Supply Chain
Although the supply chain could often be precarious even before the pandemic, the events that have unfolded since March 2020 have only made these pre-existing issues more drastic. In fact, the large-scale disruption we’ve seen to the global supply chain is unprecedented. There have been shortages in nearly every industry, from medical equipment to lumber […]