Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainSupply 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.6 min read·Nov 13, 2023--1--1
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainThe China Dilemma: Stay or Leave?Companies appear to be putting a lot more energy and resources into finding alternatives to the world’s workshop.4 min read·Oct 17, 2023--2--2
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainYellow’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.4 min read·Aug 21, 2023----
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainFaceless 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.4 min read·Jun 5, 2023----
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainWhy 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.4 min read·Apr 27, 2023--1--1
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainWhere 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.4 min read·Mar 2, 2023--2--2
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainSupply 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.5 min read·Oct 27, 2022----
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainNew 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?5 min read·Sep 8, 2022----
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainCan Globalization Be Rejuvenated?Globalization — in particular international trade — is under attack on so many fronts that its future viability is being called into…4 min read·Jul 13, 2022----
Yossi SheffiinMITSupplyChainCan 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.4 min read·May 12, 2022----