Supply Chain Warrior Pillows

"The supply chain is a mess. I'm working with what I got."

Foreign Markets with Big Barriers

Manufacturing will take place in China...So what role does Europe have?...you borrow money to be the customer

'It's not surprising. The production department is in Spain, the warehouse is in Korea, the accounting division is in Bolivia, the board of directors is in Canada.'

Never tell the boss "You can count on me" during inventory.

Supply Chain

Cargo Bay at Thames Warehouse

Distributor in love with a multitasking robot.

"Unfortunately, the consumer was not as demanding as we had hoped."

Cheap Labour Countries.

Made in China.

Export

"...and we plan to offer it as a scarce and valuable product."

"We've geared up our American company to provide PPE for our healthcare providers, and we need 'Made in the USA' tags to on 'em! Problem is, USA tags are all Made In China."

"You say we're running low on stock? Couldn't we just print out some new ones?"

Karen was delighted that both her large and small suppliers had turned up for her industry day

The Two Economies

"Yes, we've accepted late deliveries before... but 75 years!!!"

"If you think my service is bad. . . wait 'til you taste the food!"

"One day, this will all be yours. But right now, I need you down in the warehouse."

"You guys in Fulfillment have done wonders with your logistics formula."

Where has he been so long?

'On behalf of our cabin crew who have voted in favour of strike action over Christmas. . . kindly fill out this form. Please send us your questions and comments about how the strike has effected your plans, ruined your holiday. . .'

"Wot? No toilet paper?"

"Uh oh...I was concerned about a supply chain break."

Milkshake Shortage

"Allow me to introduce our new head of logistics and international 'just in time' deliveries!"

The happy union of rail and trucking.

e-procurement

"You want to pick up your orders yourself?..."

"They're considering order-fulfillment as a new Olympic sport."

'He's our newest recruit, a specialist in multi-jurisdictional consumer products..'

"... And you said this was you and your husband's first time shopping at Costco?"

Despatch Dept - Sorry, your order is late sir, everybody's away on an 'Improve Customer Relations' course.

"That isn't MY definition of contract segmentation..."