Michael Gravier, Associate Professor



Associate Professor, Bryant University
Phone 4012326950
Email [email protected]

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Michael Gravier is a Professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at Bryant University with a focus on logistics, supply chain management and strategy and international trade. Follow Bryant University on Facebook and Twitter.

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The great decoupling: The real ChatGPT revolution

Thursday, April 20, 2023 · Michael Gravier
ChatGPT and AI bring economies of scale to decision-making. There is no stopping this revolution.

The more things change, the more they stay the same

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Michael Gravier
Just as with other technologies, AI will enable people to get more done than previous generations of workers.

The importance of supply chain vs. supply chain competition

Friday, October 21, 2022 · Michael Gravier
Clearly, supply chain as national policy is playing an increasing role in national security strategy.

Strategic planning isn’t strategy

Friday, August 19, 2022 · Michael Gravier
On my way to Alaska, I thought a lot about this and decided plans are about certainty but strategy is about uncertainty.

The futility of plans and the importance of foresight

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 · Michael Gravier
As Dwight Eisenhower once said, “every time I’ve cursed the futility of our plans, I’ve known that our planning gave us foresight to prepare for the unexpected.”

Supply chains in the age of scarcity

Friday, June 3, 2022 · Michael J. Gravier
A more entrepreneurial mindset among supply chain managers will be required going forward.

Selected lessons from implementing a warehouse automation system

Tuesday, February 22, 2022 · Michael Gravier
Bringing on new technology in the warehouse requires attention to people, processes and performance to gain the full range of benefits.

The Delays Are Feeding Each Other

Friday, November 12, 2021 · Michael Gravier
Supply chains are entering a new era. We’re all aware of the backed-up ports and the shortages—the world has unleashed a wave of pent-up demand on a massive scale.

Do You Connect with Your Workers?

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 · Michael Gravier
It seems obvious that getting 80%, 90%, or more of your workers engaged at a higher level would result in better performance outcomes, yet many leaders are still trying to crack the code.

It’s the Process, Stupid

Monday, August 9, 2021 · Michael Gravier
Before blaming others when things aren’t going well, we should assume that we need to focus on the process.

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