September 2024

Supply Chain In the Know is your monthly digest by John Galt Solutions with the latest and greatest in the world of supply chain. Discover what's going on with our curated mix of news, insightful reports, research findings, inspiring success stories, and resources!?

• Experts say that the strategies applied during the holiday rush should also carry through into 2025. “Priorities should focus on carrier capacity, contingencies for service disruptions and long-term planning to establish relationships, so timely deliveries and equitable rates can carry through into the new year.” Read more .?
• US retailers and manufacturers are?rushing in goods early?as strike by dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports looks increasingly more likely. Read more. ?

• Mexico is building a $7.5 Billion trade route to compete with the Panama Canal. The Wall Street Journal explores Mexico’s initiative, and whether it will become a faster or cheaper option to alternatives for shipping. Watch the video .?

• The UK, US and Australia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on supply chain resilience, to establish “a new trilateral collaboration that will strengthen strategic cooperation and address risks to critical supply chains”. Read more .?

• New rules proposed in the US would hit many low-value shipments from China with new taxes - a measure aimed at curbing the flood of packages from shopping sites such as Shein and Temu. Read more .?

• Shrinking water levels are pushing barge operators to restrict shipments on the Mississippi River for a third consecutive year, pushing up transportation prices as grain harvests get underway. Read more .?

• World Economic Forum: How digitalization can drive sustainable supply chains in the least developed countries. This article explores how digitalization has the potential to transform the way businesses achieve a triple bottom line – economic, social and environmental – to address the rising concerns of shareholders.??
• Gartner for Supply Chain: Your Must-Have Toolkit for Supply Chain Strategic Planning . This document from Gartner offers “a supply chain strategy template to collaborate with key stakeholders across functions on end-to-end supply chain strategy development.”?
• CNN: Supply chains are under plenty of stress, but they’re not breaking . This article explores recent tensions and increasing complexities affecting global supply chains, highlighting companies may need to reassess their business models and consider alternative strategies, such as adjusting prices or product offerings, to mitigate the impact of supply chain disruptions.?
• Alcott Global: Talent and Tech Trends - Insights into the Evolving Landscape? of Supply Chain Operations in 2024 . This white paper analyzes the key priorities, concerns, and strategic imperatives shaping the supply chain ecosystem, drawing insights from a survey conducted recently.?

• Webinar On-Demand: Sara Lee Frozen Bakery’s Recipe for Supply Chain Success: Right Mix of People, Process ???
• Press Release: Myers Industries Turned to John Galt Solutions to Transform and Advance Supply Chain Planning Processes ???

• Blog: It’s Here! Unlocking the Power of MES and Supply Chain Planning ???

• Press Release: John Galt Solutions Unveils Galt Connect - Linking Supply Chain Solutions and Innovators in a Centralized Hub ???

• Press Release: John Galt Solutions’ Microservice-Based Atlas Deliver Streamlines Order-to-Shipment Process to Handle Real-World Constraints ??

• Press Release: John Galt Congratulates Ratisha Bolin, a 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award Winner ???

• Blog: When Resiliency Fails, Embrace Chaos ???

• Blog: Usability and Adoption: Driving Forces in Supply Chain Planning Software ???

Gartner – Supply Chain Planning Summit Europe 2024 | October 14 – 15, London, UK?

We’re looking forward to attending the upcoming Gartner Conference! Will you be there? Let’s connect and share ideas to drive your supply chain innovation and business growth. Meet with us at the event or book some time with our team here .?

Atlas Roadshow | October 2024,?US

The Atlas Roadshow offers John Galt Solutions’ valued customers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts, exchange best practices, and explore the latest enhancements to the market-leading Atlas Planning Platform . Our Fall 2024 series will take place in key locations throughout the US. Learn more here .?

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Featured in this issue: World Economic Forum | Gartner for Supply Chain | Supply Chain Dive | SupplyChainBrain | The Wall Street Journal | Alcott Global | CNN | Logistics Manager Magazine