GM’s 40-day labor strike severely impacted supply chain operations, company profitability, and the broader auto supplier industry....
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Tesla Model 3’s production bottleneck was a self-described hell that could have been avoided. It was ultimately...
There is considerable discussion about the efficiency of Just-In-Time in crisis situations. But Toyota’s Just-In-Time revamp proved...
IKEA’s vertical integration strategy underpins the company’s ability to offer low-cost, flat-pack furniture globally while maintaining quality...
Many factories rely on imported materials and energy, which makes them vulnerable to international price shifts and...
African supply chains have access to a population of 1.4 billion people, or, you could say, the...
Several components define the success of your supply chain. Prioritizing them may differ between supply chains, but...
Your supply chain’s ability to deliver products efficiently and cost-effectively can be the difference between its success...
One of your primary goals as a business owner or supply chain manager is to run a...
Supply chain lead time, at its core, measures the speed and efficiency of the operation. It is...
Hidden expenses in your supply chain create a spend leakage that, if not properly identified and sorted,...
In 2024, much of the economies across Africa is grappling with the high cost of goods and...
The 3PL, 4PL, and 5PL logistics businesses are some of the most misunderstood concepts in logistics and...
Although African supply chains play a key role in the continent’s economy, logistics connects everything. In this...
Like many other places in the world, the African hospitality industry is a mixture of extreme competitiveness...
As organizations seek to optimize their supply chain operations across the continent, whether or not to favour...
No supply chain stands alone, irrespective of the crisis going on across the world, which makes most...
It is easy to tell business owners and supply chain managers what to do and the results...
Production scheduling and sequencing are critical aspects of your production planning. They are key to determining how...
Although transparency was not initially a part of supply chain management in Africa, it is now increasingly...
Many supply chain managers believe that bottlenecks tend to occur every now and then, but it doesn’t...
Considering the recent political instability and rising infrastructure deficit plaguing Africa and its businesses, there has never...
Supply chains deal with the sourcing, production, storage, and transporting of goods to customers. However, material handling...
Warehouse slotting is a big part of inventory management and order fulfillment. With speed and accuracy playing...
Make or buy analysis in supply chain management is the decision-making process where available data is reviewed...
Operations and supply chain management (OSCM) are two key disciplines which are very important to businesses around...
Supply chain risks in Africa can be unique compared to other global economies. This uniqueness is because...
Building a resilient supply chain has become crucial in today’s rapidly evolving global landscape. With the unique...
Supply chain visibility in Africa has become increasingly critical for supply chain operations in various industries. From...
A well-optimized network will reduce your supply chain’s costs, improve efficiency, and ultimately drive the growth of...
