The complexity of modern-day supply chains makes them highly vulnerable. One minor disruption can trigger a ripple effect that affects the entire system. In response, air freight, rail and trucking ...

This is an excerpt of the original article. It was written for the May-Jun 2024 edition of Supply Chain Management Review. The full article is available to current subscribers. In each issue I try to ...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. But what if it isn’t? I would guess that at least 50%, and probably closer to 70%, of the article pitches I receive these days involve AI. Most ...

The supply chain is no longer a back-office afterthought. The global supply chain has become an essential business enabler and differentiator that can significa ...

Subcontractors are crucial for efficient, specialized, and sustainable project completion but introduce significant supply chain risks related to qualifications, safety, and financial health. Almost ...

Few businesses have as many interconnected supply chain influences or as lengthy production cycles and investment timelines as those in the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. Supply chain management ...

Through the partnership, SCALA will combine its consulting expertise in supply chains with Optilogic’s advanced modelling ...

Syed Abid (MEM '20) shares how MEM introduced him to the supply chain space and why he finds working in operations and supply chain solutions so exhilarating. Syed Abid (MEM '20) was introduced to the ...

PepsiCo's supply chain is not just large, it’s intricate, spanning global operations, trading partners, enormous volumes, and detailed plans that are truly state-of-the-art. Navigating the ...

Jason Bell was promoted to the position after serving as senior vice president of supply chain operations since 2021.

Supply chain network design and optimisation constitute a pivotal element in modern logistics and operations management, aiming to configure facilities, transportation routes and inventory systems ...