What Can the Pandemic Teach Us About Managing Today’s Trade War?The uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s changes to the global trading system and the likelihood of a recession and widespread…Apr 28Apr 28
More Than Ever, Companies and Consumers Put Their Trust in Supply ChainsIn these turbulent times, there is a pervasive mistrust of economic performance, institutions, and sources of information — a lack of…Mar 31Mar 31
Geopolitical Upheavals Are Reshaping Emergency ResponseCompanies have created emergency operations centers (EOCs) to help them manage and bounce back from large-scale disruptions like natural…Feb 26Feb 26
What Price Big City Traffic Congestion?New York City introduced its congestion pricing plan on January 5, 2025, prompting criticism that it increases already excessively high…Feb 26Feb 26
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, 2023A response icon1Nov 13, 2023A response icon1
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, 2023A response icon2Oct 17, 2023A response icon2
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, 2023A response icon1Apr 27, 2023A response icon1
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, 2023A response icon2Mar 2, 2023A response icon2
