by Jon Nicholas | Feb 2, 2026 | Blog
The global semiconductor supply chain is under a new kind of pressure. This time, the trigger is not factory shutdowns or shipping delays. It is the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure. Demand for AI-ready chips is rising faster than suppliers can rebalance capacity,...
by Jon Nicholas | Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
Russia’s once-massive stockpiles of weapons and materiel have dramatically shrunk. And surprisingly, the root problem isn’t just bullets and bombs; it’s inventory. According to logistics data analyzed by the Kyiv School of Economics, annual deliveries from Russia’s...
by Jon Nicholas | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
When there are Stockouts, people often blame poor forecasts or sudden change of demand or blame of suppliers, but the real problem runs deeper. In most supply chains, inventory decisions are made locally, not across the network. One warehouse is overstocked while...
by Jon Nicholas | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
Are you struggling to keep the right amount of inventory on hand? Many businesses face the challenge of maintaining a balance between having enough stock to meet customer demands and avoiding excess inventory. This is where safety stock optimization comes in. Safety...
by Jon Nicholas | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog
Supply chain disruptions costs businesses real money. Research from McKinsey & Company estimates the average impact at around $184 million per year. Most of that loss does not come from day to day execution. It comes from weak network design. Most companies...
