It may contradict the jejune views of some social critics who view most employers as heartless, mustache-twirling Simon Legrees, but recent research shows that the physical health and mental well-being of employees will be the overwhelming concern of companies over the next six months. The extent of this concern was on full display in a…
Just when things couldn’t possibly get any crazier, 2020 finally came to a close. Over the year, COVID-19 introduced even greater complexity into the already difficult work of supply chain planning–and changed supply chain from a practitioner-focused topic to everyday dinner table conversation. We’ve found our customers are urgently seeking ways to better plan around supply…
As worldwide e-commerce revenues rose more than 20% from 2019 to 2020, technology stepped in to accommodate the growth. Vehicle, robotic, and software automation altered the supply chain landscape in a matter of months according to ABI Research. These changes are expected to continue as both consumer and business digital and contactless behaviors become entrenched.…
The saying goes- the only thing staying the same is that everything keeps changing. And the statement becomes especially true with supply chain management. It’s crucial to track the 2021 trends in the supply chain needed for success. Advanced solutions that mirror these trends will enable success in the coming year. During a year of significant disruptions,…
