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The Financial Implications of Global Supply Chain Management: The Relationship Between Tactical Execution, Profitability & Cash Flow

Whether one speaks of the supply chain costs tied to Personal Protective Equipment, consumer electronics, or home décor, the mantra of most companies in 2020 has been: “Just get it done”.

December 2, 2020

Dan Gardner

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Transportation

The Importance of International Transportation Visibility in a Global Pandemic

Visibility has been the major topic of Supply Chain professionals for the past 20 years. In the time of Covid-19, it is proving to be critical.

March 20, 2020

Ned Blinick

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Transportation

How to Optimize Global Demand Fulfillment

Global transportation is the nexus through which all related international transportation information flows.

January 17, 2020

Ned Blinick

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Transportation

The Business Case for a Global TMS

The major benefits that a global TMS provide are operational, management, and C-level control. Understanding these elements will help determine TMS value.

August 8, 2019

Ned Blinick

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Transportation

4 Challenges in Global Transportation Management

There are 4 fundamental areas where global transportation is challenged. Three of these are traditional, the last is new but growing in importance.

August 7, 2019

Ned Blinick

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Trade Compliance

3 Keys to Managing Change in Trade Compliance

For any company that trades internationally, large or small, change is a constant that requires organizational flexibility. This has never been more true.

July 24, 2019

Ned Blinick

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Supply Chain

Trade Compliance

How Resilient is Your Global Supply Chain?

In a trade environment that is highly uncertain, the probability of massive supply chain disruption is growing and the consequences can be dire.

June 21, 2019

Ned Blinick

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Trade Compliance

What is the Value of Trade Compliance?

Trade compliance provides valuable insights affecting the optimization of sourcing, purchasing, and product engineering decisions.

June 21, 2019

Ned Blinick

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Trade Compliance

Trade Compliance - A Defence for the "C" Suite

Maintaining a trade compliance status-quo is a very risky position for an importer. The consequences are very uncomfortable to contemplate.

June 20, 2019

Ned Blinick

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