by Karen Puchalsky | Apr 23, 2025 | Innovate EC
Don’t Wait – Act now! As the world watches and countries begin talking to the US about tariffs, now is the time to act. Many companies are developing strategies to prepare for whatever the future holds. These strategies include: Stockpiling Inventory Diversifying...
by Karen Puchalsky | Apr 8, 2025 | Innovate EC
Is Just In Time (JIT) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Dead? With all the disruptions in the supply chain, have they destroyed the efficiencies that JIT and VMI processes provided to manage inventory levels? The concept of Just In Time (JIT) was aimed to improve...
by Karen Puchalsky | Mar 17, 2025 | Innovate EC
Are You Losing Money? AI is a big topic right now, and many businesses are trying to figure out if, when, and how they should use it. One common way AI is being used today is for predictive analytics. However, implementing AI isn’t cheap and it requires expensive data...
by Karen Puchalsky | Jan 19, 2025 | Innovate EC
Supply Chain – Made in the USA According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, there is a notable trend of consumers increasingly seeking and purchasing products made in the USA. Surveys indicate that a significant portion of Americans prefer domestic...
by Karen Puchalsky | Jan 9, 2025 | Innovate EC
Is Your Supply Chain Ready to Meet Current and Future Market Demands? Supply Chain Disruptions – Are you ready for 2025? Another East Coast port strike may be in the cards for 2025. The International Longshoreman’s Assn. (ILA) representing the dockworkers and the U.S....
by Karen Puchalsky | Oct 22, 2024 | Innovate EC
The International Longshoremen’s Association reached a deal to discontinue their strike until January 15, 2025 On October 3, 2024, the International Longshoremen’s Association reached a deal to discontinue their strike until January 15, 2025. This strike would have...
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