by Jon Nicholas | Oct 15, 2025 | Case Studies
In the food and restaurant distribution business, freshness and cost are everything. Behind every perfectly stocked shelf lies a complex web of suppliers, mixing centers, hubs, and delivery routes. Each decision in that chain affects not just product freshness and...
by Jon Nicholas | May 7, 2025 | Blog
1. Intro: No Time Like Pre-Turbulence Most companies don’t rethink their supply chains until something starts to break. That’s the problem. By the time a disruption hits—whether it’s a tariff whiplash or earnings falling off a cliff—it’s too late to “optimize”...
by Jon Nicholas | May 6, 2025 | Blog
1. Overview In 2025, America’s trade policy has taken a sharp turn. A new round of tariffs, introduced by the current administration, is now sending shockwaves through global supply chains—but not in the way many expected. Instead of boosting U.S. manufacturing or...
by Jon Nicholas | Apr 17, 2025 | Blog
Supply chain optimization is the strategic discipline of aligning operations—from sourcing to delivery—through the use of advanced technologies like data analytics, modeling tools, and artificial intelligence. The objective? To balance cost-efficiency with service...
by Jon Nicholas | Mar 28, 2025 | Blog
When economies shake, supply chains are the first to feel the impact. From unexpected tariffs and interest rate swings to full-blown geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions test operations fast. Supply chains today must respond quickly to demand shocks,...
