ArticleFirst Things FirstInsight: The 80’s called. They want their supply chain backJanuary 27, 2023By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a little insight into what’s going on that week, and to help …
Insight: Looking ahead
ArticleFirst Things FirstInsight: Looking aheadJanuary 17, 2023By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a little insight into what’s going on that week, and to help foster discussion amongst industry professionals across levels, …
Insight: All forwarders are digital forwarders
ArticleFirst Things FirstInsight: All forwarders are digital forwardersJanuary 11, 2023By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a little insight into what’s going on that week, and to help foster discussion amongst industry …
Insight: Why I started Mercado
ArticleFirst Things FirstInsight: Why I started MercadoDecember 8, 2022By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a little insight into what’s going on that week, and to help foster discussion amongst industry professionals …
How to create a digital, networked, and automated import supply chain
ArticleHow to create a digital, networked, and automated import supply chainPublish Date: December 1, 2022 The US imports $2.8 trillion worth of goods every year. Without them, households up and down the country would be virtually empty. No sofas, no freezers, no clothes, no electronic devices…the list goes on. So why is such a vital industry putting itself at such …
Insight: It’s called a “supply” chain for a reason
ArticleFirst Things FirstInsight: It’s called a “supply” chain for a reasonDecember 1, 2022By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a little insight into what’s going on that week, and to help foster …
Insight: First Things First – Who is going to do to the first mile what Amazon did to the final mile? [Part 2]
ArticleFirst Things FirstWho is going to do to the first mile what Amazon did to the final mile?Part 2October 26th, 2022 · By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a …
Five future-proof solutions to create successful supplier relationships with Mercado
ArticleFive future-proof solutions to create successful supplier relationships with MercadoIf you import products, chances are that you use suppliers. It’s as simple as that. What’s not as simple, however, is the process of working with them from thousands of miles away, to plan, buy, and move your products. Suppliers are the cornerstone of any successful import supply chain— without knowledgeable, …
Insight: First Things First – Who is going to do to the first mile what Amazon did to the final mile?
ArticleFirst Things FirstWho is going to do to the first mile what Amazon did to the final mile?October 21st, 2022 · By Rob GarrisonSubscribe for more insights, straight to your inboxEvery week, Mercado CEO Rob Garrison pens his latest learnings from the supply chain industry as part of an on-going series. Each article aims to share a little …
Forbes – Exposing Supplier Vulnerabilities In The Supply Chain
ArticleForbesForbes – Exposing Supplier Vulnerabilities In The Supply ChainOctober 9, 2022 · By Rob GarrisonOctober 9, 2022 By Rob GarrisonRead the full article over on ForbesArticleForbesThe role suppliers play across the international supply chainNovember 7th, 2022 · By Rob Garrison The greatest risks in the international supply chain tend to occur during the first mile, which …