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The always-ready supply chain: Turning disruption into competitive edge

Friday, May 15, 2026 · Brad Barry
The rules of supply chain network design (SCND) have fundamentally shifted. In an era where volatility is the only constant, a supply chain modeled solely for stability is no longer an asset, it is a strategic liability.

Decision velocity:  The new operating advantage for supply chain leaders

Monday, March 2, 2026 · Karin Bursa
In a world of constant disruption and exponential data growth, supply chain performance increasingly depends on how quickly leaders can detect change, decide with confidence, and convert decisions into coordinated action at scale.

Starting inside the company: Supply chain resilience demands new initiatives and investments

Friday, January 9, 2026 · Julie Fraser
So much is beyond any company’s control, including geopolitical and economic issues, new regulations, natural disasters, and shifting sustainability expectations. What is in a company’s control is to improve resilience systematically and sustainably.

Global Links, the next chapter: Honoring a legacy, shaping what’s next

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 · Karin Bursa
As Global Links welcomes a new editor, the focus remains clear: help supply chain leaders cut through the noise, harness AI and decision intelligence, and turn their supply chain operations into engines for growth and resilience.

How to make your CFO a supply chain superfan

Friday, January 2, 2026 · Karin Bursa
College football superfans are fully invested, and their dedication elevates the sport. What if we could create that same enthusiasm, loyalty, and management commitment in the boardroom?

Augmenting human capabilities and driving future supply chains with Agentic AI

Monday, December 1, 2025 · Global Links
Agentic AI systems embed intelligence at every node of the supply “NETWORK,” thereby driving actions, decision-making, and self-learning.

Designing supply chain networks that matter

Monday, November 3, 2025 · Brad Barry
In today’s increasingly volatile geopolitical business environment—characterized by fluctuating freight rates, persistent labor shortages, evolving customer expectations, sourcing and tariff uncertainty, and compressed product lifecycles—organizations are recognizing…

Risk management: The value of a Risk Register to prioritize business focus

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 · Global Links
A recent Willis Towers Watson survey found that only 8% of businesses feel fully in control of their supply chain risks, while 63% have experienced higher-than-expected losses. As tariff distractions persist, how do you prioritize which supply chain issues to address?

Rethinking planning…Start with how you make decisions

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 · Global Links
After decades in this industry, one truth continues to rise above the rest: your supply chain is only as effective as the decisions you make across multiple planning horizons—strategic, tactical, and operational. Yet too many decisions are still being made too slowly, with…

Augmenting human capabilities and driving future supply chains with Agentic AI

Friday, May 2, 2025 · Global Links
Agentic AI systems embed intelligence at every node of the supply “NETWORK,” thereby driving actions, decision-making, and self-learning.

Starting inside the company: Supply chain resilience demands new initiatives and investments

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Julie Fraser
So much is beyond any company’s control, including geopolitical and economic issues, new regulations, natural disasters, and shifting sustainability expectations. What is in a company’s control is to improve resilience systematically and sustainably.

Midterm outlook for the Roaring ’20s: Decade of digitalization and disruption, year 6

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Global Links
As we move into 2025, supply chain executives face an evolving landscape of both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. Advancements in technology are shaping industry trends, changing consumer expectations, increasing environmental pressures, and exacerbating…

Supply chain network design for success

Monday, December 2, 2024 · Marianna Vydrevich and Nari Viswanathan
Accurate modeling of a company’s supply chain network provides insights into optimal production, storage locations, and raw materials supply network strategy. The modeling process can last from one day to several months, and the supply network design team might run hundreds…

How to make your CFO a supply chain superfan

Monday, November 4, 2024 · Global Links
College football superfans are fully invested, and their dedication elevates the sport. What if we could create that same enthusiasm, loyalty, and management commitment in the boardroom?

When worlds collide

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Bob Ferrari
Supply chain leaders, if they have not done so already, should be aiming and aligning processes, skill levels, and supporting technology strategies that can better synchronize supply chain planning, internal and external collaboration, and customer fulfillment execution.
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