Promo industry, Promotions, Tariffs, Covid-19

Promo Industry Can Take a Punch, Stand Ready for the Next Blow

Over the past couple of years, the promotional products industry has run up against significant challenges, but has persevered. The promo industry has been in a tough fight against many obstacles...
purchasing, supply chain sustainability legislation, sustainability, supply chain

The Cost of Supply Chain Sustainability Legislation?

Who knew? The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was held this year on March 21. Like most of you, I find the number of national and international celebratory days mind boggling...
S&OP, S&OP process, Sales and operations planning, Seasonality

3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

Getting the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities is one of the primary goals of any manufacturing organization. This sounds simple. It...
Tim Cook, sustainability

Champions of Sustainability: Tim Cook

Sustainability has become both a strategic and operational objective for manufacturers globally. Sustainable business practices are not only good for the environment, they can increase company viability in the long term...