It’s Time to Confront the Prospect of a Global Recession
In these Covid-ravaged times, the last thing companies need is more bad news, but like it or not, the storm...
Will “Just Transition” Reshape Supply Chain Sustainability Goals?
by David Correll and Ken Cottrill A concept called “just transition” is cropping up in sustainability circles, and if it gains...
The Fog of War in Ukraine Darkens the Global Economic Outlook
Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine intensifies the product shortage and price rise issues we have come to associate with Covid-19....
What Works and What Doesn’t at Truckload Freight Appointments?
Last week, the MIT FreightLab convened its first research update and discussion of 2022. The virtual session, entitled “What Works...
Can Companies “Uber-ize” Their Way Out of Supply Chain Troubles?
Uber revolutionized passenger transportation by providing a third-party platform where consumers “compete” with each other for rides. Now, platforms that...
Supply Chain’s New Imperative: Designing for Value Creation
Enterprises that fail to take advantage of these opportunities will be at a competitive disadvantage. A new white paper published...
Can Globalization Be Rejuvenated?
Is globalization in terminal decline, or will it survive or even thrive in some other form? Globalization — in particular, international trade — is under...
Building Supply Chain Resilience Is Much More than Fixing Supply Problems
Companies need to map these critical linkages in their supply chains when evaluating risk and resilience. When one element is...
New Inventory Problems Expose Old Supply Chain Weaknesses
Companies are trying all manner of ways to rid themselves of bloated inventories at a time when they typically build...
OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRY 4.0
Speaking of technology, there's no better way to start this series than to talk about the biggest breakthrough in the...