Tag: #SupplyChain
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Small Players, Big Challenges: How SMEs Can Handle Supply Chain Complexity
This article is written in collaboration with Brett Sandman. Introduction The Toy Association recently surveyed 400+ member companies and made an alarming discovery. Nearly 50% of small and midsize toy firms could be forced out of business quickly due to supply chain pressures. While the survey focused on toy makers, it isn’t just a toy…
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How Predictive Maintenance Is Quietly Revolutionizing Logistics
This article is co-authored by Brett Sandman. Introduction The logistics industry is undergoing a sea change, as companies transition from traditional “fix it when it breaks” approaches to a more proactive approach. Maersk serves as a great example. Their predictive maintenance program has reduced their vessel downtime by 30% and saved them more than $300…
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AI Revolution or Evolution? The Real Story Behind Supply Chain’s $24 Billion AI Investment
This article is the second installment in an ongoing Chain Reaction series by Phill Giancarlo and Brett Sandman, focused on exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, supply chain strategy, and operational transformation. If you missed our first piece, “The Great Unraveling: How 2025 Tariffs Are Forcing US Companies to Rethink Everything”, we encourage you to…