Ben Camiel

Jun 6, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Ben Camiel

Companies across the spectrum are announcing waste reduction goals. Some aim for zero-waste by 2050 or sooner, while others have less ambitious goals. Regardless of the goal, instituting a waste management program is more complex than simply dropping a dumpster in the parking lot. To be successful and to achieve goals, it takes a cohesive strategy that is adaptable to local regulations.

Apr 15, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Ben Camiel

Listen as  Dr.Maria Elena Giner, Commissioner of the US International Boundary and Water Commission, and Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, discuss the importance of water at the U.S./Mexico border. In this episode, Commissioner Giner discusses the border treaties and the sharing of water resources between the U.S. and Mexico. An abundance of water is necessary for sustainable growth in population, industry, and agriculture.

Mar 22, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Ben Camiel

Change management is one of the most difficult things for companies to execute. Plenty of good ideas and technology deployments have failed simply because management has been unable to implement strategies to take advantage of opportunities. Another factor is the changing dynamics of the workforce. With more younger people moving into key roles, the ability to connect with these workers is a critical factor in successful change management. Welcome to the Fortnite generation.

Mar 14, 2024 | supplychain247.com | Ben Camiel

VUCA, or volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, can be traced to the mid-1980s. Most accounts attribute it to the American military, but it certainly can apply to almost any situation dealing with disruption, including the supply chain. The problem with VUCA is that it can be a crutch. Why didn’t the product arrive on time? Well, a ship got stuck in the Suez Canal. A hurricane shut down production for a week. There was a union strike at the plant. In other words, VUCA happened.

Feb 1, 2024 | materialhandling247.com | Ben Camiel

The results of a recent survey conducted by cloud-based omnichannel fulfillment software provider, Deposco, reveal that more than two-thirds of executives in commerce and supply chain businesses across North America have increased their investment in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) over the past three years. In line with this trend, DTC sales have increased significantly, with 22 percent of businesses polled stating that their DTC sales have risen by more than 50 percent in the past year.