Supply Chain

Turning Data into a Strategic Asset for a Modernized, Future-proof Supply Chain

August 15, 2022

Turning Data into a Strategic Asset
No organization’s global supply chain has been untouched by the many unforeseen events that have ravaged the ability to
move products from the point of manufacturing to the point of consumption. Public health threats and geopolitical events
are just a few challenges to global supply chains—and they all appear to be happening concurrently. Whether you’re
talking about business-to-consumer or business-to-business supply chains, the impact of these events has been
undeniable. When evaluating their own supply chain risks, organizations should expect the unexpected, and plan their
systems accordingly. And organizations need new ways to use data to promote efficiency, visibility, and resiliency in their
global supply chains.

Spotlight

Challenger Pallet & Supply, Inc.

Challenger Pallet & Supply is a manufacturer of new, wooden pallets. crates and a distributor of repaired and remanufactured pallets. In 1969, our business began in southeast Idaho to provide pallets for the local agricultural industry. A growing need in the potato and sugar markets drove our initial growth as we provided solutions for businesses to ship their products across the nation.

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Spotlight

Challenger Pallet & Supply, Inc.

Challenger Pallet & Supply is a manufacturer of new, wooden pallets. crates and a distributor of repaired and remanufactured pallets. In 1969, our business began in southeast Idaho to provide pallets for the local agricultural industry. A growing need in the potato and sugar markets drove our initial growth as we provided solutions for businesses to ship their products across the nation.

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