Supply chain news

AI is already transforming how supply chains plan, operate and respond to disruption. Not in theory. In practice, right now, across manufacturing, food, pharma and retail. Companies are making faster decisions, catching risks earlier, automating processes that used to take days and building operations that can adapt in real time to what is actually happening […]

If you’ve spent any time researching this question, you’ve probably noticed something: almost every article comparing 3PLs and 4PLs is written by a logistics provider and they tend to nudge you toward whichever model they happen to sell. That’s not a criticism; it’s just how it is. It makes the comparisons less useful than they […]

Over the last few years, businesses have seen their costs increase – energy costs, labour costs, freight costs. In your own operations you would take measures to control these costs, but if you have outsourced to a 3PL, what can you do? Many 3PL contracts will have provisions tying cost increases to general labour rate […]

Outsourcing elements of your supply chain to a third-party logistics provider (3PL) is a big decision, but the benefits of constructing the right relationship can enable growth, unlock new capabilities and flexibility, especially in a volatile world. Knowing how to choose a 3PL provider is only part of the decision, how you engage with them […]

In Part 1, we looked at why supply chain visibility matters. In Part 2, we get practical: the common reasons companies stay blind, a 7-step framework to fix it, the technologies involved, and what to look for when buying software. The three levels of visibility Not all visibility is equal and at times, and we’ve […]

“You cannot manage what you cannot see” In March 2021, a single container ship ran aground in the Suez Canal and held up an estimated $9 billion in trade each day for almost a week. Surprisingly, the companies that weathered it best weren’t the ones with the largest stocks on-hand, rather, it was those who […]

There is a lot of noise right now about autonomous supply chains, AI agents, and self-driving operations. And honestly? I find it exciting. The direction the industry is heading is genuinely remarkable. The question isn’t whether AI will transform supply chain, it will. The question is where most companies actually are today in their digital […]

The UK remains one of the most important markets for Irish food and drink. But since Brexit, trading with Great Britain is no longer the frictionless experience it once was. Customs processes, certification requirements, labelling rules and new compliance obligations now apply — and getting them right from the start is essential.   Step 1 — Get Registered Before your […]

Introduction: Why Sustainability in Supply Chain Matters Global changes from intensifying natural disasters and extreme weather to social inequalities, highlight the urgent need for sustainable development. Addressing these issues requires a fundamental transformation in how we produce and consume goods or services. Business holds a unique position to drive this transformation, as it directly shapes […]

In retail, supply chain management now serves as a key competitive differentiator. It shapes the customer’s experience by answering fundamental questions: Is the item available? How fast will it arrive? Is the process seamless across channels? What makes this offer unique from competitors? A well-run supply chain operates unnoticed. But when it fails, it can […]