Larry Lapide

Futurists: Dubious long-term planning help

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.

Fragmented global supply chains coming?

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 · Larry Lapide
If trading blocs develop, supply chain managers must adapt by developing payoff matrices for each, as inaction could lead to significant global business losses.

Oil update: Price stability, with climate change uncertainties

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 · Larry Lapide
It will always be prudent to reduce the use of carbon-based energy sources by making supply chains as energy-efficient as possible, but fossil fuels remain critical in 2025.

Special planning teams for unusual times

Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Larry Lapide
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for special short-term planning teams to supplement an S&OP team. An S&OP team is always vital to managing the rudder for navigational purposes. However, Quick Response and supply-in-mind planning specialists need to help out…

Talking Supply Chain: Respect good inventories

Friday, January 6, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Larry Lapide explains why he’s a fan of inventory, especially good inventory. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Podcast: Think quick response not S&OP when planning under uncertainty

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Larry Lapide discusses why we need a new approach to planning and forecasting given these uncertain times. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
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