Rising Tariffs, Rising Challenges: How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive
BLOG Rising Tariffs, Rising Challenges: How Businesses Can Adapt and Thrive Published Feb 2025 Table of Contents Subscribe to receive latest resources on supply chain design In recent developments, President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on key trading partners. Effective February 1, 2025, a 25% tariff could be imposed on imports from […]
REDUCING SUPPLY CHAIN COMPLEXITY WITH SIMPLIFIED NETWORK DESIGNS
BLOG Reducing Supply Chain Complexity with Simplified Network Designs Published Jan 2025 Table of Contents Subscribe to receive latest resources on supply chain design As businesses expand their operations globally, supply chains are becoming more interconnected and intricate than ever before. While complexity can enable flexibility and reach, it often brings challenges such as inefficiencies, […]
Establishing a Distribution Footprint and Enhancing Business Margins for a Venezuelan CPG Company
Establishing a Distribution Footprint and Enhancing Business Margins for a Venezuelan CPG Company Problem: A $2 billion Venezuelan CPG company depended on a third-party distributor for US operations. The company aimed to create its own distribution network to improve profitability and delivery performance. Lambda was tasked with developing a 5-year greenfield distribution strategy and a […]
Driving Logistics Synergies: How Network Optimization Delivered Over 15% Cost Savings for a Multi-Billion Dollar Animal Health Products Manufacturer
Driving Logistics Synergies: How Network Optimization Delivered Over 15% Cost Savings for a Multi-Billion Dollar Animal Health Products Manufacturer How Lambda Supply Chain Solutions helped a multi-billion-dollar animal health products manufacturer optimize its logistics network and reduce costs after acquiring a boutique equine and pet care nutrition company. Here’s a summary: Problem: The acquired company’s […]
Supply Chain in 2025: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Building Resilience
BLOG Supply Chain in 2025: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts and Building Resilience Published Dec 2024 Table of Contents Subscribe to receive latest resources on supply chain design As 2025 approaches, global supply chains face a transformative period. Geopolitical shifts, including Donald Trump’s re-election, ongoing conflicts like the war in Ukraine, and economic realignments, are reshaping the […]
How Network Design is Revolutionizing Micro-Fulfillment Centers for Urban Supply Chains
BLOG How Network Design is Revolutionizing Micro-Fulfillment Centers for Urban Supply Chains Published Dec 2024 Table of Contents Subscribe to receive latest resources on supply chain design As cities grow denser and consumer expectations soar, urban supply chains face a critical challenge: how to deliver faster, cheaper, and more reliably in complex, high-demand environments. Traditional […]
Intelligent storage planning for a food and beverage manufacturer and retailer
Intelligent storage planning for a food and beverage manufacturer and retailer Problem: A leading US-based e-commerce gift manufacturer and retailer, with a revenue of ~$3 billion and a complex distribution network of 3 manufacturing facilities, 7 fulfilment centers, faced a significant challenge during peak seasons. The company shipped 10 million parcels annually across the US. […]
Best practices in supply chain network optimization
BLOG Best practices in supply chain network optimization Published Nov 2024 Table of Contents Subscribe to receive latest resources on supply chain design A company’s supply chain is a crucial factor in its success, influencing everything from product delivery speed to risk management. Optimizing the supply chain isn’t just about reducing costs anymore; it’s about […]
First Mile vs. Middle Mile vs. Last Mile: What Are the Differences in These Costs?
In supply chain management, transportation costs can be broken down into three distinct segments: First Mile, Middle Mile, and Last Mile. Understanding these segments and their associated costs is critical for businesses that want to optimize their logistics operations and reduce transportation expenses. Each of these stages involves different logistics activities, distances, and complexities, and they contribute differently to the overall cost structure. Let’s dive into the key differences between the costs associated with these segments, using an example of a food and gift e-commerce retailer that manufactures and ships its products across the U.S.
Warehouse Optimization: The Key to Efficiency and Profitability in the E-commerce Age
The demands on warehouses have never been higher. The growth of e-commerce, increasing consumer expectations for rapid delivery, and the rising costs of labor and real estate mean that warehouse operations must be finely tuned for efficiency and productivity.