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Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Larry Lapide
As geopolitical tensions expose vulnerabilities in global trade routes, supply chain leaders can apply the “Theory of Constraints” to identify chokepoints, build strategic buffers, and design more resilient networks capable of absorbing disruption before it becomes a crisis.
Friday, May 15, 2026 · Larry Lapide
Tech leaders must move beyond ethics debates and embrace accountability, making decisions that balance business responsibility, national interests, and supply chain realities.
Monday, March 2, 2026 · Larry Lapide
Futurism often overpromises insight into distant futures while offering limited practical value for the real planning decisions supply chain leaders must make today.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · Larry Lapide
A shifting political landscape and stalled climate commitments are reshaping oil markets, energy security, and supply chain planning in 2026.
Friday, December 26, 2025 · Larry Lapide
Prior S&OP planning assumed supply was plentiful, and that forecasting could be done using historical demand. Thus, I realized that at least two special planning teams would have to be assembled to support forecasting and planning under uncertainty, and during severe…
Monday, December 1, 2025 · Larry Lapide
To elevate S&OP from tactical to strategic, supply chain leaders must speak the language of finance—and involve finance early and often.
Monday, November 3, 2025 · Larry Lapide
Amazon is doubling down on grocery with a bold same-day delivery push to 2,300 U.S. cities, positioning itself directly against Walmart’s two-channel dominance. But as the grocery chess match escalates, the battle is about more than speed—it’s about which model best…
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · Larry Lapide
This article explores how artificial intelligence is being applied to food innovation and optimization, from Mondelez’s AI-driven recipe development to classic optimization models used in business analytics, highlighting both the promise and limits of AI in enhancing flavor,…
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · Larry Lapide
To elevate S&OP from tactical to strategic, supply chain leaders must speak the language of finance—and involve finance early and often.
Friday, May 2, 2025 · Larry Lapide
The risks and repercussions of chasing cheap labor abroad demand a new global dynamic that features a more balanced, strategic approach.
