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New Year Supply Chain Lessons from Winter Disruptions
When Winter Storms Become a Supply Chain Problem — Winter storms in the United States are not new, but their impact on modern supply chains has grown significantly. Recent storms across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions disrupted road transport, air freight, and warehouse operations during the year-end and New Year period. For many…
Managing Holiday Order Surges: How Supply Chain Management Drives Retail Success
The holiday season is a defining period for retailers. Sales campaigns run continuously, customers shop across multiple channels, and order volumes rise at an unprecedented pace. What appears to be a time of opportunity often turns into a stress test for Supply Chain Management (SCM). During holidays, demand does not grow gradually — it surges…
Business Continuity in the Shutdown: How Oracle ERP & SCM Deliver Stability
The Current Situation The U.S. federal government shutdown (October 2025) has disrupted operations across multiple sectors.With agencies paused and federal contracts delayed; many companies are facing cash flow challenges, supply chain slowdowns, and compliance uncertainty. But those equipped with Oracle ERP and SCM Cloud continue to operate smoothly — adapting quickly and making data-driven decisions…