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Shopify Pivots by Selling its Logistics Division to Flexport: Is it the Right Move?

Shopify Pivots by Selling its Logistics Division to Flexport: Is it the Right Move?

by Brittain Ladd | May 4, 2023 | Logistics, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Supply Chains

Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke announced early Thursday that the company is cutting 20% of its workforce and selling the majority of its logistics business to Flexport, including Deliverr Inc. Shopify also divested 6 River Systems to Ocado Group. Ocado has terminated 80% of...
Rise of the Robots: Figure Unveils their Humanoid Robot for Use Across Supply Chains

Rise of the Robots: Figure Unveils their Humanoid Robot for Use Across Supply Chains

by Brittain Ladd | Apr 28, 2023 | AI, Logistics, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Robotics, Social Media, Supply Chains

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Brett Adcock, Founder and CEO of Figure, regarding the company’s vision for robots. Brett is also the founder of Archer, an aviation company, and Vettery, a hiring marketplace. Figure recently came out of stealth mode...
This is Why China is Investing Billions in Mexico

This is Why China is Investing Billions in Mexico

by Brittain Ladd | Apr 26, 2023 | China, Logistics, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Supply Chains

Nothing is more important to China than retaining its position as the leading manufacturer in the world. Most companies in the U.S. and Europe rely on China for the goods they sell and the parts they need. Due to China’s expertise in manufacturing, economists...
Which is Better for Global Supply Chain Management – AI or Digital Twins?

Which is Better for Global Supply Chain Management – AI or Digital Twins?

by Brittain Ladd | Apr 19, 2023 | AI, Business, Logistics, Management, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Supply Chains

Fortune 500 companies are seeking my opinion on what they should do regarding the use of AI within their supply chains. I have researched AI for over five years and much of my research is on the use of AI in supply chains. Although I’m a believer in AI, I am...
Thucydide’s Trap: Amazon, Tesla And The Danger Of Extreme Competition

Thucydide’s Trap: Amazon, Tesla And The Danger Of Extreme Competition

by Brittain Ladd | Aug 19, 2020 | E-Commerce, No Retreat, No Surrender, Retail, Supply Chains

A topic that fascinates me is business and the decisions that are made by executives when determining how they will grow their companies, design and launch new products, enter new markets and most of all, deal with competitors. Few decisions are as important as how to...
Tangled: Why Global Supply Chains Are So Complex

Tangled: Why Global Supply Chains Are So Complex

by Brittain Ladd | Jun 8, 2020 | Articles, Forbes, Supply Chains

Photo: GETTY Read original article on Forbes. A ripple effect caused by COVID-19 is a desire on the part of many in Washington, D.C., including President Trump, to reduce America’s reliance on China’s manufacturing and exporting of products. U.S lawmakers...

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