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Sep 17, 2024 | 
supplychainbrain.com | Frank Kenney
The next Baltimore Bridge, Red Sea, or Panama Canal disruptor may be looming in Southeast Asia. The Strait of Malacca, a narrow but crucial stretch of water located between Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, is essential for global trade. The Strait is a critical chokepoint that accounts for about 30% of global trade and provides the shortest shipping route between East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
supplychainbrain.com | Frank Kenney
The relentless growth of e-commerce sales, now approaching pandemic levels, has reshaped the supply chain. The continuing focus on highly personalized sales strains the pipeline by increasing delivery rates, cargo utilization and capacity constraints. What does this mean for supply chain stakeholders? As more direct-to-consumer shipping increases, the high volume of individualized orders can lead to higher unit prices.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
csemag.com | Carrine Greason |Mark T. Hoske |Stephen White |Frank Kenney |Chris Vavra
Reshoring and nearshoring insights Reshoring and nearshoring are surging, with new U.S. jobs from these trends jumping from 11,000 in 2010 to over 300,000 in 2022, boosted by automation. The COVID-19 pandemic and recent U.S. legislation have accelerated reshoring, driven by supply chain disruptions, reduced costs, and automation advancements. Reshoring is gaining a lot of momentum.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
sdcexec.com | Frank Kenney
In the food industry, seasonal sales surges are a recurring challenge that require careful planning and robust logistics to manage effectively. Holidays and special occasions bring about significant fluctuations in demand that can strain supply chains. This isn’t just a seasonal blip. Beyond the obvious spikes in sales for candy during Halloween and turkey during Thanksgiving, various holidays throughout the year present unique challenges for supply chains.
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Aug 16, 2024 | 
foodlogistics.com | Frank Kenney
In the food industry, seasonal sales surges are a recurring challenge that require careful planning and robust logistics to manage effectively. Holidays and special occasions bring about significant fluctuations in demand that can strain supply chains. This isn’t just a seasonal blip. Beyond the obvious spikes in sales for candy during Halloween and turkey during Thanksgiving, various holidays throughout the year present unique challenges for supply chains.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
plantengineering.com | Mark T. Hoske |Chris Vavra |Stephen White |Frank Kenney
Learning Objectives Explore Reshoring Initiative’s Harry Moser updates about significant progress in reshoring and foreign direct investments to increase high-paying manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Understand Moser comments on Control Engineering and Plant Engineering research about Made in America and reshoring initiatives. Learn career advice related to automation, reshoring and manufacturing jobs, and that metrics need to consider total cost of ownership, not just price; automation can help.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
csemag.com | Chris Vavra |Stephen White |Frank Kenney |Michael Masser
Learning Objectives Explore Reshoring Initiative’s Harry Moser updates about significant progress in reshoring and foreign direct investments to increase high-paying manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Understand Moser comments on Control Engineering and Plant Engineering research about Made in America and reshoring initiatives. Learn career advice related to automation, reshoring and manufacturing jobs, and that metrics need to consider total cost of ownership, not just price; automation can help.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
controleng.com | Frank Kenney |Chris Vavra
Nearshoring insightsNearshoring boosts economic stability and agility by reducing dependence on distant suppliers, though it faces challenges like capacity constraints, infrastructure issues, and regulatory complexities. Leveraging AI and IoT enhances nearshoring efficiency by providing real-time visibility into production and supply chain operations, facilitating better decision-making and process optimization.
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Nov 30, 2023 | 
mhlnews.com | Adrienne Selko |Frank Kenney
Supply chain disruptions, due to a myriad of reasons, will continue next year and into the foreseeable future. Navigating these constantly changing disruptions is often the key to a company’s ability to remain competitive. Fortunately, the continually expanding capability of technology offers solutions. What solutions are needed for 2024 and how should companies structure themselves to address these concerns in the most efficient manner?
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May 3, 2023 | 
tlimagazine.com | Frank Kenney
Two seemingly conflicting trends are coming together that, if addressed correctly, could provide retailers with a competitive advantage and make them more profitable. First, consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment and are more willing than ever to act to protect it. Second, the pandemic kicked online buying and home delivery into ‘high gear’ as many consumers embraced its convenience and dramatically expanded the scope of their online purchasing.
