Imagine you're a manufacturer with two sales channels: a platform reselling channel and a retailer channel on an online platform. Things get interesting when you decide to introduce a third channel, known as the agency channel. This move, called channel encroachment, shakes things up in the supply c
Religion plays a big role in what people like to eat. For Muslims, following halal guidelines is super important, especially when it comes to meat. But making sure halal standards are followed throughout the whole meat supply chain can be tough. There are issues like incorrect slaughter methods, wro
Since 2018, there's been a steady split between the U. S. and China's economies due to trade tensions. Then a surprising twist: the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. How did this affect U. S. imports? Let's look at how U. S. importers dealt with the trade war and the pandemic lockdowns. We'll explore the i
Business leaders are worried that ongoing port shutdowns in Vancouver and Montreal are hurting Canada's reputation and economy. Dennis Darby, head of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, says these disruptions are happening at the worst time, with year-end deadlines and an upcoming U. S. election. He
Supply chain financing is hot stuff in the business world. It helps grease the wheels of commerce by unlocking capital stuck in the supply chain. Think of it as a financial lubricant, making everything run smoother. Blockchain, with its superpowers like tamper-proof data and secure contracts, is a p
Ever tried to follow where your lunch came from? From farm to your table, it's a maze of suppliers, each with their own way of doing things. The construction industry faces a similar problem. They rely on so many different companies and financial institutions, it's like herding cats to keep track of
NATO heavily relies on space assets for missions and defense. But these assets come with a hidden danger: cybersecurity gaps. These weaknesses exist throughout NATO's supply chain for space assets, putting both NATO's missions and member states' security at risk. What's worrying is that this supply
In recent years, the freight and retail industries have faced rising threats of fraud and organized crime. To tackle this, lawmakers have proposed new bills. The Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act and the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 aim to secure goods along the supply chain and hel
Supply Chain Finance plays a key role in boosting competition within the supply chain and helps to move money around efficiently. It often involves services like financing accounts receivable, managing risks, and optimizing supply chain operations. Over the past decade, Blockchain technology has gai
Ever heard of sneaky hackers trying to trick you? That’s what’s happening on NPM, a popular site for sharing code. Hackers are uploading hundreds of fake packages, trying to fool developers into downloading malware. These fake packages have names that look like real ones, such as Puppeteer and Bignu
