Sameer Anand, supply chain leader with EY-Parthenon Americas, discusses how retailers and brands are altering their sourcing strategies in response to the latest global supply chain disruption.

Following are five key industry developments we can expect to see in the upcoming year, all supported by AI, and the potential that these trends hold for enhancing service delivery.

Low flows on the Mississippi could have potential impacts on those navigation and commercial interests that depend on water from the river, NOAA said.

Cold-storage operators today are looking for sustainable, long-term investments that can satisfy changing consumer demands, while complying with strict regulations.

The overarching suite — dubbed Transfix Shield — includes a pair of offerings: RateCon Shield and Facility Shield. 

While two years may seem like ample time to prepare, the reality is that it takes careful planning and multiple steps to implement advanced track and trace technology.

Geopolitical risks are disrupting global supply chains and compelling business leaders to take third-party risk management more seriously.

When it comes to assessing supply chain risks, planners generally don’t place natural disasters at the top of the list. But with the growing number of extreme weather events, that could change in the coming years.

La Niña can lead to droughts in South America and California, and more rain across parts of Indonesia and Australia.

A post-Covid-19 supply chain model is emerging to cope with a dual ‘new normal’ in global commerce — a need for resilience amid volatility, and heightened concerns around climate and, more broadly, sustainability of products and processes.