The approach has brought new costs and logistics hurdles for supply chains that are adding a new twist to globalization.

Dan McInerney, chief supply chain officer with Johnstone Supply, will be among the panelists at the first-ever Global Supply Chain Marketing Summit, June 7-9, 2023 in Amelia Island, Florida, presented by SupplyChainBrain and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

The shift to private-label merchandise in 2020 alienated major brands at the heart of its business.

Just 25% of suppliers use real-time shipping visibility tools even though 73% of supply chain professionals say real-time shipment visibility is a “must-have” feature.

Software companies are looking at how the tool can improve forecasting, procurement, inventory management and even the nuts and bolts of shipping decisions.

The survey found that 66% of businesses made proactive investments in supply chain technology in 2022, a 26% year-over-year increase compared to 2021. 

Imagine if you could establish a connection to a modern EDI trading network and could start testing immediately and be live in days rather than weeks or months.  

As a leader in end-to-end delivery and transportation with a career spanning over 15 years as an omni-channel supply chain and operations leader, I have often been the only woman in the room.

Oracle's newly launched update for its Oracle Fusion Cloud Application Suite will help customers with supply chain planning, operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.