Risk Mitigation

Pure vs. hybrid EV makers: What does it take to win the race?

Monday, February 24, 2025 · Sai Teja V.V and Dr. Kalyana C. Chejarla Manufacturers specializing in EV vehicles may have a leg up on competitors trying to build dual supply lines for both EVs and ICE vehicles. But ultimately, the ability to manage the supply chain may be the determining factor.

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.

Geopolitical readiness in supply chains: Strategic challenges for leaders

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Hugo Teophilo Supply chains face increasing geopolitical challenges, requiring leaders to address seven emerging risks through eight strategic organizational readiness questions.

Reshaping of the U.S. trade landscape

Monday, January 27, 2025 · Jeff Berman Proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are creating a new dynamic in U.S. global trade relationships, but there are few good answers for companies to mitigate the impact.

The rumble in the supply chain: Knocking out the barriers to true SC costing

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 · Stanley E. Fawcett, Amydee M. Fawcett, A. Michael Knemeyer, and Sebastian Brockhaus Muhammad Ali was the greatest boxer, but he also learned tough lessons along the way about being just “good enough.” Supply chain managers can take valuable lessons from Ali’s greatest losses.

Disruptions continue to worry procurement teams

Friday, January 3, 2025 · Brian Straight A new year brings the same concerns for procurement teams. Managing through disruption continues to be a top challenge requiring new partnerships and improved resiliency.

6 Questions With … Apu Pavithran

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 · Brian Straight Hexnode CEO Apu Pavithran explains why cybersecurity threats are growing and what supply chain businesses can do to protect their systems in this 6 Questions With … feature.

Made in Mexico, manufactured by China

Monday, November 18, 2024 · Norman Katz As manufacturing grows in Mexico as part of the nearshoring trend, so too is China’s influence in the region.

Mitigating geopolitical uncertainty: 4 essential tactics for industrial CSCOs

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 · Gartner Supply Chain Enhancing data visibility, regionalizing supply chain networks, engaging in scenario planning, and fostering collaboration within the partner ecosystem are essential tactics to boost supply chain resilience and agility.

How technological innovation is paving the way for a carbon-free future in logistics and supply chains

Monday, October 28, 2024 · Marc van den Berg, global managing director for investments, Climate Investment Collaboration is the key to achieving full-scale commercialization of technologies needed to make progress on decarbonizing supply chains

Regulations are forcing organizations to address software supply chain security

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 · Bill Cantrell A series of new regulations are creating an incentive for businesses to maintain robust and up-to-date cybersecurity defenses.

Election-year effect: The scenarios that could impact the supply chain

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 · Etosha Thurman As a U.S. presidential election looms, the office of the CPO plays an important role in preparing for a range of potential outcomes.

Understanding organized labor’s impact on our supply chain

Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.

The 10 top disruptions in 2024 (so far)

Monday, September 30, 2024 · Brian Straight Regulations, climate and more are increasing and supply chains are paying the price. These are the top supply chain disruptions in 2024 so far.

Why global businesses must consider climate change risks to their supply chains

Friday, September 27, 2024 · Sara Hsu Extreme weather events are on the rise, posing significant challenges to supply chain managers, who must make rapid decisions and pivot to alternative suppliers or different logistic routes while adhering to climate-related regulations.