AI in Supply Chain Management: Revolutionizing the Flow of Goods

In today’s fast-paced, globally interconnected business landscape, supply chains are under immense pressure to deliver efficiency, responsiveness, and resilience. The traditional, linear approach to supply chain management is no longer sufficient to meet the demands of a dynamic market. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a game-changer.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
How LLMs Improve Scenario Planning in Supply Chain Network Design

The Square Root Law is a mathematical principle used in supply chain management to explain how inventory centralization reduces safety stock.
From Far to Near: How Reshoring and Nearshoring are Redefining Manufacturing

For years, companies outsourced their manufacturing to far-off places like China and Vietnam to cut costs. But things have shifted. Events like the pandemic, trade wars, and rising shipping costs have forced businesses to rethink how and where they make their products. Two solutions that have become popular are reshoring (bringing production back home) and nearshoring (moving it closer but not all the way).