Published inMITSupplyChainSupply Chain’s Next Decade of Dealing With the UnknownBeing prepared for any eventuality — whether anticipated or unknown — has always been fundamental to the supply chain manager’s role.Nov 13, 20231Nov 13, 20231
Published inMITSupplyChainThe China Dilemma: Stay or Leave?Companies appear to be putting a lot more energy and resources into finding alternatives to the world’s workshop.Oct 17, 20232Oct 17, 20232
Published inMITSupplyChainYellow’s Demise Underscores the Need for a New Labor Relations NarrativeThe demise of a 99-year-old trucking firm and the loss of an estimated 30,000 jobs offer crucial lessons about the workplace of the future.Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Published inMITSupplyChainFaceless AI Will Not Relegate the Social Side of Business to the PastSupply chain management is a people business and will remain that way even amid the rise of AI and automation.Jun 5, 2023Jun 5, 2023
Published inMITSupplyChainWhy Humans and Machines Will Be Coworkers in the Workplace of the FutureIn the future, the flexibility of human workers will play a critically important role in the automated workplace.Apr 27, 20231Apr 27, 20231
Published inMITSupplyChainWhere Will the Next FedEx Come from in Today’s Tech-Ruled Markets?When Fred Smith started FedEx in 1973, he didn’t just disrupt an industry — he created a new one.Mar 2, 20232Mar 2, 20232
Published inMITSupplyChainSupply Chain Can Teach Us Much About the Future of Professional EducationWe must develop educational models that meet the changing needs of professionals and their employers.Oct 27, 2022Oct 27, 2022
Published inMITSupplyChainNew Inventory Problems Expose Old Supply Chain WeaknessesCompanies are trying all manner of ways to rid themselves of bloated inventories. How did they find themselves in such a mess?Sep 8, 2022Sep 8, 2022
Published inMITSupplyChainCan Globalization Be Rejuvenated?Globalization — in particular international trade — is under attack on so many fronts that its future viability is being called into…Jul 13, 2022Jul 13, 2022
Published inMITSupplyChainCan Companies “Uber-ize” Their Way Out of Supply Chain Troubles?Platforms that enable companies to “compete” for supply chain assets have emerged as a way to lower costs and increase efficiency.May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
