Measuring and Managing Supply Chain Performance

Using Global Trade Intelligence to Address Shipping Delays and Enhance Supply Chain Resiliency Today and in the Future The current global shipping crisis has seen port delays increase significantly, severely impacting the top and bottom line of companies as they struggle to deliver products and raw materials to market. Structural changes in consumer buying behavior have made port congestion and delays the norm, and many shippers and logistics providers alike are projecting the situation will continue through 2022.

In 2020 several disruptive events shifted strategic supply chain priorities. As indicated by a recent CPO survey, key challenges in 2020 include, but are not limited to, supplier/vendor bankruptcy, increased customer and transportation requirements, and significant quality issues hinder brand reputation and product viability. Deloitte offers clients an end-to-end approach for supply chain resiliency leveraging a custom platform and intelligent solution to tackle industry challenges and disruptive events focusing on enhanced visibility, increased organizational readiness, and a best-in-class technical infrastructure.

University of Washington College of Engineering’s Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics Master's degree program partnered with Ajilon to present the webinar Supply Chain & Logistics: A Field for Trailblazers. In a highly globalized and interconnected world, the supply chain and logistics field offers professional possibilities within an increasingly indispensable industry. What do those starting out in SC&L or considering this sector for a career need to know to survive and thrive? Find out by watching this webinar.

Inflation and interest rates are rising, supply chains remain under extreme stress, and fuel and raw material costs are surging. All of this is bound to impact demand over time, putting company revenues and margins under pressure. On top of these new challenges, fundamental business pressures are increasing. This means it’s never been more important for procurement teams responsible for supplies supporting Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) to do more with less. So, how can they take control when confronted by these new realities?