Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supply Chain

Supply Chain

Auto Supply Chain Prophets, industry podcast, automotive

Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 32-36

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering past episodes of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. June, July and even August...
foreign-trade zones, FTZ, supply chain

3 Minute Explainer: An Introduction to Foreign-Trade Zones

Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) enable companies to reduce import duties and taxes, as well as simplify import procedures. In this 3 Minute Explainer, we look at the who, what, when, where and...
digital commerce, B2B e-commerce, cloud-based digital commerce

The Industry Shift Towards Cloud-based Digital Commerce Solutions

In recent years, the e-commerce industry has seen a significant shift towards cloud-based solutions. Cloud computing has enabled businesses to store and access their data and applications from anywhere, anytime, and...
Benefits of FTZs, FTZ, Foreign-Trade Zone

Foreign-Trade Zones: Q&A with FTZ Expert Greg Jones

Leveraging the US Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program offers many advantages. The United States Foreign-Trade Zones program was established in 1934 when Congress passed the US Foreign Trade Zones Act. The act...
carrier diversification, supply chain agility

The Road Less Traveled: How Carrier Diversification Boosts Supply Chain Agility

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, supply chain agility has become a critical factor for businesses striving to stay competitive and responsive to changing market demands. One often-overlooked strategy that can...
digital commerce solution, b2b buyer, e-commerce

Does Your Digital Commerce Solution Stand Up to Today’s B2B Buyer?

As digital commerce continues to grow, businesses of all sizes are embracing B2B e-commerce solutions that enable them to be more competitive in the online marketplace. However, just having an e-commerce...
quality management, EQMS, automation, PennEngineering

How Automating Your Quality Management System Can Improve Performance

Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I have been strong advocates about breaking down the silos among quality, supply chain and IT a lot on the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast through our...
AI forecasting, digital supply chain

What Does AI Forecasting Look Like within Digital Supply Chain Planning?

Supply chain planning is a key component of digital supply chain management. It involves the process of identifying, sourcing, and allocating resources to create a product or service with a goal...
fashion manufacturing, digital commerce, e-commerce

Digital Commerce – the Intersection of Technology and Fashion Manufacturing

In the rapidly evolving world of fashion, digital commerce has emerged as a game-changer. With the ever-increasing influence of technology on consumer behavior, it has become imperative for fashion manufacturers to...
supplier development, supplier collaboration

Defining Supplier Development

Supplier development refers to the collaborative efforts aimed at enhancing the capabilities and competitiveness of crucial and strategic suppliers. The objective is to improve various aspects such as cost, quality, cycle...