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March 6, 2020 by Melanie Butler and Kristin RiveraIn the face of a global crisis, well-prepared businesses can help protect their workers and their bottom lines.Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, crisis, crisis response, healthcare, health crisis, supply chainSeeking the future’s supply chain
February 12, 2020 by Art Kleiner and Michael Wy ChengLi & Fung CEO Spencer Fung has explicitly championed a digital transformation of one of the world’s most influential supply chain solutions platforms.How subsidiaries can emerge as “centers of excellence”
October 23, 2019 by Matt PalmquistA case study shows how a small business arm can deliver real value and innovation to a multinational.Related tags: global companies, manufacturing, recent research, subsidiaries, suppliers, supply chainGrowth strategies for an uncertain world
October 7, 2019 by David Wijeratne and Jeremy GrantInternationalization can help businesses rethink their global footprint and governments attract trade and enterprise.Why business should cut food waste
July 18, 2019 by Deepali SrivastavaBeing green isn’t the only reason for companies to get on board. Retailers, restaurants, and others that find ways to minimize food surpluses will reap financial rewards, too.Related tags: environmental policy, global issues, global perspective, green technology, supply chain, sustainabilityKeeping cool under pressure
November 21, 2018 by Art Kleiner and Spencer HerbstFor Greg Lehmkuhl, president and CEO of Lineage Logistics, temperature-controlled supply chains for perishables are one of the world’s next great platforms.The Rise of the Last-Mile Exchange
July 30, 2018 by Tim Laseter, Andrew Tipping, and Fred DuivenKeeping up with the growing volume of e-commerce will require delivery companies to disrupt their long-standing business model.Related tags: analytics, automation, cloud computing, consumer trends, digital strategy, e-commerce, pricing, supply chain, transportationManufacturing Goes Carbon Negative
May 7, 2018 by RP SiegelA growing number of innovative companies is capturing CO2 and using it to create materials and products for human consumption.Related tags: carbon, environmental policy, green technology, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainabilityThe Magic of Predicting Demand from Data
January 15, 2018 by Philipp Berttram, Judith Schneider, and Marc MünchDemand sensing is a key element of a real-time, connected supply chain ecosystem and can kick-start digital transformation.Related tags: automation, consumer insights, consumers, data analytics, digital retail, strategic planning, supply chainBest Business Books 2016: Strategy
October 31, 2016 by Duff McDonaldPlanning for UnpredictabilityIt Takes a Village to Raise a Brand
October 19, 2016 by Rodger HowellWhen a product loses consumer appeal, it’s usually because the company’s support system has broken down.Related tags: brand, customer experience, digital technologies, IT systems, marketing, store design, supply chainWhat Does the Rise of 3D Printing Mean for Global Companies?
October 6, 2016 by Matt PalmquistWith manufacturing put into the hands of small firms and even consumers, traditional value chains may no longer be as advantageous.Related tags: 3d printing, disruption, innovation, manufacturing, recent research, research, supply chainA strategist’s guide to Industry 4.0
May 9, 2016 by Reinhard Geissbauer, Jesper Vedsø, and Stefan SchraufGlobal businesses are about to integrate their operations into a seamless digital whole, and thereby change the world.Weak Links in the Chain
January 21, 2016 by Matt PalmquistFlexible, adaptive supply chain management is an overlooked but vital component of a company’s overall innovation strategy.A New Perspective on Chief Information Officers
August 26, 2015 by Matt PalmquistCIOs are staying longer in their jobs, another sign that supply chain management is becoming more vital to large companies.
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