‘Where is my shipment – and when will I get it?’: three ways businesses can solve supply chain woes
From tech that deals with customs forms to data on what’s inside shipping containers, here’s how we could do away with the empty shelves of a ‘just-in-time’ economy
Business supply chains aren’t perhaps the most compelling topic of conversation. But in recent months, they’ve become the source of much drama and debate. Supermarket shelves have been sitting bare, empty fuel pumps have led to panic-filled drivers, and manufacturers are still waiting for deliveries of vital components. The “just-in-time” supply chains that have been the backbone of our economy are now showing signs of strain.
The reasons for the shortages are manifold, but they can teach us much about how to build more resilient supply chains going forward.
