Given the uncertainty of the economy creating extreme push outs and pull ins with customer orders, companies that can successfully deal with uncertain and changing conditions will thrive.
Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.
Proactive companies pay close attention to opportunities to increase packaging efficiencies throughout the end-to-end supply chain to improve their profitability and sustainability.
The use of technology and automation will be of paramount importance to not just supplement the labor force, but also to meet ever increasing customer requirements and provide visibility across the end-to-end supply chain.
As companies are searching for ways to successfully navigate these turbulent times, the best ones are achieving a win-win focus on the customer and costs.
With sustainability increasing in popularity and the carbon footprints of end-to-end supply chains evaluated, innovation and manufacturing will skyrocket.
Innovation, growth, and success seem to go hand in hand; the most innovative clients have the highest levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success.
As the healthcare industry supply chain faces more challenges, industries supporting healthcare must be proactive, resilient, and innovative to meet demand.
Companies must take a proactive approach to navigating transportation woes and create supply chain capabilities to help them stay a step ahead of the competition.
Although current transportation woes will eventually come to an end, new disruptions will arise, and companies must use a proactive approach to navigate future supply chain issues.