As Americans prepare to hunker down to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, they are stocking up on essential goods, such as food, water, cleaning supplies and medicine. The critical link between these valued supplies and consumers is an American truck driver. There are over 3.5 million truck drivers traveling roads and highways across the U.S. […]
In times of emergency, we realize the true resiliency of our supply chain. Our industry is working 24-hours-a-day to replenish and restock shelves, while ensuring the cleanliness of stores and the safety of its associates. In the midst of keeping things moving, the needs of all our customers and partners – including WIC and SNAP […]
As COVID-19 spreads in countries across the world, the global supply chain has been challenged by a rapid increase in demand and supply. Here in the U.S., we’ve begun to see disruptions over the past few weeks as Americans prepare to hunker down and stock up on food, supplies and medications. Despite increased demand, the […]
Before the coronavirus burst onto the world stage and began changing everyday life for billions of people, businesses in every corner of the globe and every industry were transforming their supply chains to a more efficient and agile digital model.
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The Impact of Coronavirus on the Retail Supply Chain
/in Supply Chains /by Jonathan GoldThere seems to be no shortage of threats and disruptions to the global supply chain. Whether it’s a natural disaster, political unrest, labor strife, a trade war or something else, supply chains are always under pressure. In order to deal with these and other unknown threats and challenges, it is critical that companies maintain their […]