It's been 50 years since the first retail item was scanned with a Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode at checkout. 

The information in this guidebook is based on hands-on project experience in the CPG and retail industry and will equip you with three tips to help you make informative and strategic decisions on outsourcing or improve your organization’s existing outsourcing process.

Supply chain and procurement leaders often find themselves pressured by cost reduction, ever-changing legislation and the transitory talent market.

European manufacturers are also bracing themselves for retaliatory measures from China, in the form of a range of duties on its exports, including vehicles, but also other products.

In a collaboration with Tive Inc., a tracking and software provider, Maersk designed a proof of concept for a means of keeping tabs on thousands of shipments without having to view each one individually. The higher-level view yielded surprising insights, and confirmed the value of tracking general cargo, not just time-sensitive, high-value shipments.

In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations invest substantial resources in formulating robust strategies to gain competitive advantage and drive growth. However, a significant gap often exists between strategic planning and effective execution, impeding the realization of intended outcomes.