Research Resources – Whitepapers

With the world’s supply chains in crisis, having predictable and reliable inventory levels has become a herculean task. One of the largest contributing factors to this is the complex system of suppliers companies now use, with many using multiple providers and receiving thousands of items. When a link in this interconnected chain breaks, as has […]

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Distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing operations have permanently changed over the last 2 years. Managing risk and maintaining assurance of both supply and the continuity of profitable operations have become more vital and complex in a world where nothing is certain. Labor concerns create a major impediment to previously taken-for-granted objectives. Consumer demand has intensified and […]

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Health systems, hospitals and other patient care sites require a broad array of supplies to perform diagnosis and treatment, from masks and gloves to catheters and implants. The “healthcare supply chain” refers to the stakeholders, systems and processes required for the flow of products from the manufacturer through to use at the patient’s bedside. The […]

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In 2021, enterprise companies across the globe have counted infrastructure transformation among their top initiatives. In fact, among 60% of enterprise companies, “infrastructure transformation” has been the most-cited type of transformation pursued over the past two years, McKinsey reports. Today, companies are realizing a large part of their strategies comes from what IT can enable. […]

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Are freight forwarders holding small and midsize businesses back? This report puts the shipping industry under the microscope to identify why freight has stalled and what innovations are needed to put control back in SMBs’ hands. Ship4wd, a new digital-first innovator in the freight forwarding market, surveyed hundreds of importers, exporters, and company stakeholders to […]

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