by Pete Beckwith | Jun 1, 2023 | Press Releases, Supply Chain Solutions
Today’s Supply Chain Landscape Attracted to cheap labor and low production costs, American companies began moving operations from the US to China in the 1990’s. Today, China’s developing economy provides attractive end market opportunities, but with...
by Pete Beckwith | Jan 20, 2022 | Press Releases, Supply Chain Solutions
Understanding the Impact of Inflation on Supply Chains Coming up on 3 years post-pandemic, ongoing inflationary pressures continue to cause supply chains to struggle. Rising costs and changing dynamics seem to be par for the course. Carrier capacity constraints and...
by Pete Beckwith | Oct 8, 2021 | Supply Chain Solutions
As the battle for skilled workers intensifies in the supply chain sector, companies face the challenge of not only finding good supply chain workers but also retaining them. Here are strategies to effectively solve recruiting challenges. First, Find Ways to...
by Pete Beckwith | Dec 21, 2020 | Press Releases, Supply Chain Solutions
Agile Supply Chain: The Key to Navigating Uncertainty The concept of an agile supply chain has never been more relevant. In a world where “black swan” events – unpredictable occurrences with significant impacts – are becoming increasingly common,...
by Pete Beckwith | May 19, 2020 | Supply Chain Solutions
Lean Six Sigma is a powerful combination of two Continuous Improvement methods. “Lean” is about speed – reducing non-value-added activities (or waste), to improve process cycle times. “Six Sigma” is about quality – reducing process variation and defects to...