Wednesday, April 15, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock
Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro argues that the over-reliance on China as a primary supplier will drive change across global supply chains
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 · Mark Dohnalek
From adopting new tools and mindsets for analyzing, mapping, managing, and monitoring risk, supply chains will have the chance to continue moving forward while being better prepared for the next major disruption.
Monday, April 13, 2020 · Bruce C. Arntzen
When a recession hits, customers can reduce your revenues and stop your outbound flow of products faster than you can trim expenses and stop your inbound flow of raw materials. Working capital will be stressed as your materials pipeline backs up and profits will take a hit as…
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The coronavirus pandemic represents a significant challenge to the global economy, and therefore, to the performance of transactions in the infrastructure and project finance space, according to Fitch Ratings.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
The USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management stages “Covid-19: What's Next?” live webinar on Wednesday, April 8, with the intention of bringing a new perspective to the crisis.
Sunday, April 5, 2020 · Yossi Sheffi
As people hunker down in their homes to isolate themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic, an army of dedicated professionals keeps the country's food supply chains humming under trying conditions.
Friday, April 3, 2020 · Guilherme F. Frederico
It might be strange to discuss this topic in the Era of Industry 4.0, which predicts that the more automated work better is the impact on supply chains' performance. However, the question which raise is, could we extract the maximum benefits from both machines and humans…
Thursday, April 2, 2020 · Gregor Stühler
Supplier Management has never been a more relevant topic for business - while it's impossible to predict the future, we can get better and faster at adapting to it
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 · SCMR Staff
In the April issue of the National Retail Federation's Monthly Economic Review, NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the coronavirus pandemic “has triggered shocks” – but that the underlying economy is sound.
Monday, March 30, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
IHS Markit launched its COVID–19 Country Vulnerability Index this week, ranking countries' capacity to deal with the virus outbreak today as well as those expected to be exposed in the coming weeks and months.
Monday, March 30, 2020 · Michael Gravier
COVID-19 is testing our supply chains. But there's a clear sign that supply chain leaders and workers are succeeding wildly against the odds.
Monday, March 30, 2020 · Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour and Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour
Sustainable supply chains are supply chains of excellence, capable of delivering business goals, while also balancing the wellbeing of society and the quality of the environment.
Friday, March 27, 2020 · Beth Coppinger,
Incomplete information is a common part of running a business. CEOs make decisions with the information available. Planners work with data they receive from their forecast. Customer fulfillment leaders must evaluate how to deliver consistent service excellence as they adapt to…
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