Resources

Our resource library has hundreds of searchable articles and whitepapers on important supply chain issues, like forecasting, logistics and procurement. For the latest industry news and analysis, don’t miss Executive Director Robert Handfield’s blog, “Supply Chain View from the Field.”

Supply Chain View from the Field

Explore Executive Director Robert Handfield’s blog, Supply Chain View from the Field.

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Supply Chain Leadership Series III: Andrew Olah – Changing the Denim Industry One Brand at a Time

Andrew Olah claims he is in the twilight of his career. But everything he is involved seems to be to the contrary! Olah has recently sold his textile business, Olah Inc, and has…

How will the United Auto Workers strike impact automotive companies?

The UAW is not on its fourth day of strikes. This is on the back of several profitable years for the Big Three, including an announcement by Stellantis that they…

Jodie Clarke, VP of Procurement at Altria Client Services

Communication is Essential for Supply Chain Leaders I had the pleasure of speaking with Jodie Clarke, Vice President of Procurement at Altria Client Services thisweek. Jodie grew up in Western North Carolina and graduated from Virginia Tech with a Master’ of Science…

Supply CHain Topics

Analytics

Customer Relationship Management

Forecasting

Global Distribution

Healthcare Supply Management

Inventory Management

Logistics

Procurement

Sales and Operations Planning

Supply Market Intelligence

Sustainability

Transportation Planning

The Disastrous Response of the Federal Government to the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent paper published in the PAR Journal, written by myself, Andrea Patrucco, Zhaohui Wu, Christoper Yukins, and Tanner Slaughter, reveals some insights into the reasons for failure of the…

SCRC Supply Chain Index contributes again to the 2021 Wall Street Journal Top 250 Best Managed Companies

This year, as in the past five years, our supply chain index contributed to the overall ranking of firms in the top 250 best managed companies, as ranked by the…

Giving Back to Give Forward

Wednesday, March 28 is Student Giving Day. Three NC State students — Matthew Cherry, Alex Ives and Caleb Parker — are leading the efforts to motivate their classmates to make a difference and provide education on the impact of private support.

Wrestler Macchiavello Savors National Title

NC State’s Mike Macchiavello scores a surprise victory in the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, leading the Wolfpack to a fourth-place finish in team competition and becoming the first N.C. native in more than three decades to win an individual national wrestling title.

Earning an MBA: A Shared Experience for Nicole and Robert Panor

NC State Jenkins Professional Evening MBA fit this couple’s lifestyle, career goals

Articles and Tutorials

What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)?

Increasing Transparency in North Carolina Food Supply Chains

Innovative Approaches to Supply Chain Quality

Harvard Business Review- Holistic Talent-Supply Chain Management

SCRC Project Planning Webinar

Trends and Strategies in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: An Interview with Robert Handfield

Poole Thought Leadership

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