Contingency Planning Amid a Potential Rail Strike
Just when manufacturers and distributors thought some semblance of “normal” might be returning, the possibility of a railroad strike has resurfaced.
The scenario of a rail strike sheds light on the unsteadiness...
3 Minute Explainer: Why You Should Automate Trade Compliance
Global trade comes with a host of rules. Import and export compliance cannot be ignored. Violating trade laws and regulations puts a company at the risk of fines.
Recently, governments around the...
Import Management: The Importance Of Correct Classification
Classifying goods using the correct commodity code is the first, and arguably, most important step in import management. These codes tell customs officials what is being imported, if the goods are...
How to Optimize the Medical Device Supply Chain
The medical device supply chain is constantly in need of resiliency. Supply chain challenges faced by manufacturers of delayed deliveries and stockouts take on additional urgency in the medical device arena,...
Assembling Savings with FTZs: Key Benefits for Manufacturers
Global supply chains are facing the greatest strains seen in recent history. Shipping containers are grinding busy ports to a standstill, labor strikes in Europe are causing backlogs and production slow...
Trick or Treat! The Supply Chain Wears Disguises Too
Autumn has arrived here in the US, which means crisp air, the vibrant colors of the fall foliage, and of course, Halloween. One of my favorite things about Halloween are the...
Mitigate Supplier Risk with QAD SRM
Let’s face it, change is constant and companies need to rapidly respond to the unexpected changes. The COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction, natural disasters, wars, scarcity of semiconductors, the...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 11-15
We’re moving full speed ahead with our Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast – Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I are so delighted to continue the momentum. Thanks for listening and following along,...
The Benefits of Integrating Trade Compliance and Shipping
For most companies, the last few years have been characterized by disruption. From geopolitical issues like the tit-for-tat tariff war between the US and China; the customs and regulatory headaches of...
Digital Supply Chains: The Future of Supply Chains
Digital Supply Chain Management: Supply Chain 4.0
With the introduction of digital supply chain management, supply chains across industries have seen greater efficiency and improved visibility. Traditional supply chains are quickly becoming...