In a study by Safe In India, calling for introspection in safety protocols of various supply chain firms in the large automobile manufacturing ecosystem, the foundation discovered and underlined safety gaps in 10 auto giants’ policy frameworks. About SII Safe-in-India, a section 8 company, promoted and supported by the 1991 batch of Indian Institute of…

As committed by the company in 2019, Flipkart has moved to plastic-free packaging by 2021. In a recent statement, the company said that it has eliminated all single-use plastic packaging that was being used throughout their supply chain in India. Must Read: The Growing Expectation of Real-Time Connectivity in Supply Chain With over 70 facilities…

From posing challenges to becoming fundamental to organizations that seek to achieve efficient processes, create business value, and gain a competitive advantage in a sustainable approach, digital supply chains have evolved a lot over the past few years. So much so that real-time connectivity now plays a crucial role in defining the success of digital…

Most companies that were once proud to have the world’s most efficient supply chains have all suffered great disruptions with the eruption of Covid-19. Burdened with inflexible networks, their organizations began struggling to meet soaring customer expectations for faster delivery, customization, lower cost, and sustainability. This led to discovering the one solution that you’re all…

Distribution management refers to the process of movement of goods from the point of production to the point of sale. It’s a term that encompasses a wide range of activities, including demand planning, procurement, order processing, transportation, and stock control. Retail Distribution Management: Factors that Help you Make Profit In a competitive industry like retail,…

Coming from the supply chain background, a lot of us remember the impact of major data breaches at Target and Home Depot that suffered within months of each other resulting from third-party relationships. However, that was not all. Tech and hacking skills continued to advance, enabling stronger attacks in a time when data security, personal…

Adding to the mounting reasons for supply chain disruptions in 2021, the latest hiccup threatens to prolong the pain till the end of this year, maybe even upsetting festive shopping. This hiccup in the supply chain began with delays caused in Yantian where operations were partially shut down in June to control coronavirus cases. This…

In a recent survey by Gartner, it has been found that women comprise 41% of the global supply chain workforce. Every leadership level saw an increase in representation by women, except at the executive level where there has been a 2% decline. From 39% in 2020 to 41% in 2021, the number of women in…

What initially looked like a blip in chip production now looks like a long-term supply crunch. The chip shortage has hit the production of almost everything from home appliances to PCs and even automobiles. Although market forces will solve this crisis, the shortage is expected to last years! But there are a few steps that…

On 2nd June 2021, it was discovered that there is an ongoing congestion issue at the Yantian International Container Terminal (YICT) in Shenzhen, China. Reports indicated that the yard density was likely to remain high for quite a while. The reason behind this supply chain delay at the Yantian Port is the rise in the…