Research Resources – Whitepapers

A new GEP white paper — Supply Chain Convergence in a Disruptive Environment — breaks down the study and its findings as well as highlights how technology can mend the gap through visibility and collaboration. What’s Inside: The disconnects and misaligned priorities between supply chain and procurement pros How supply chain and procurement practices can […]

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Imagine a warehouse design process everyone can get behind. In today’s modern supply chains, warehouse operational managers and stakeholders have settled for outdated and problematic warehouse designs. In fact, many warehouses haven’t changed since their original designs years ago, even as the requirements of those warehouses have evolved. Too often, warehouse leaders grow accustomed to […]

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Crazy times call for…supply chain resiliency. It’s an unprecedented time for shippers. Supply chains that were so routine and reliable no longer make sense. Factories in China and Vietnam still face unexpected shutdowns. Retailers can’t keep store shelves stocked. Suppliers can’t meet manufacturers’ deadlines. Cargo ships are backed up, with the Pacific Ocean starting to […]

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COVID-19 caused e-commerce to surge as brick-and-mortar businesses closed, workers were sent home, shopping migrated online, and shipping demand pivoted to parcel. Downstream consumers expect ever faster, cheaper delivery, with full end-to-end tracking and notifications while upstream, opaque carrier zone rates and fee structures continue to drive up costs. Parcel shippers need a multi-carrier strategy […]

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Find out what U.S. businesses should know about the Canadian customs process before shipping products to the border. Thinking about expanding to Canada? There’s never been a better time. With supply chains coming back to life, retailers looking to replenish store shelves, and consumers pushing e-commerce sales to new levels, Canada is wide open and […]

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