Resiliency

Inland Waterways: The Key to Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains

As businesses facing growing pressure to bolster resilience and sustainability, technological advancements and last-mile logistics take center stage. But one critical yet underappreciated element deserves a spotlight: inland waterways. These natural networks offer a reliable, efficient, and eco-friendly mode of transportation that plays a vital role in future-proofing supply chains.

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Not So Sweet: Expensive Cocoa’s Lesson on Supply Chain Resilience

Chocolate’s largest manufacturers face spiraling costs for key ingredients like cocoa beans and cocoa butter. The trickle-down effect will hit many consumers in the wallet in the latest example of what can happen if a supply chain isn’t resilient enough.

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Reducing the Impact of Global Events

The global supply chain became even more connected in 2022. The U.S. Commerce Department reported record exports to 73 countries last year, and record imports from 90 nations. But the supply chain remained highly fragile and became a bigger responsibility to manage.

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Early Amazon Story Explains How to Create Resiliency

Early in Amazon’s history there is a famous story about a renegotiation of its UPS contract. It is one of the first examples of Amazon realizing its scale and utilizing and leveraging it for growth.

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