Ukraine’s first shipments of grain since being invaded by Russia are a harbinger of relief for squeezed global markets, but many challenges remain before the millions of tons of food stuck in the country can be released.

The world is experiencing a food crisis driven by a number of factors, including food waste, a shortage of goods and increased costs.

With a policy of keeping large amounts of inventory on hands, Parts Town was ready for any supply disruption. But it was also aided by having previously installed a goods-to-person system in the warehouse.

Russia attacked Odesa’s sea port with cruise missiles hours after signing a deal to unblock Ukrainian grain exports from three Black Sea ports, including Odesa, that was hailed as a vital step toward alleviating a global food crisis.

Ask perishable shippers what they think of cargo insurance, and they’ll often call it “a necessary evil.” 

Michael Walsh, partner with the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP, discusses the impact on supply chains to date arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and what further effects companies might experience in the months to come.

Imagine visibility of all global shipments becomes a reality - what happens next?

Efficient store replenishment is a critical factor when it comes to driving your business to success. With growing labor shortages and increasing costs, it has become imperative for you to explore robotic automation as a solution to ensuring you keep your stores stocked and ready for your customers.

The new planning paradigm marries planning to execution, in a seamless and continuous cycle, keeping plans realistic, practical, and executable, while ensuring execution is focused on business objectives for optimal results.

Addressing supply chain inefficiencies has never been more mission-critical than today. Yet while many say they have systems in place, they’re falling short in providing true impact or effectiveness