Supply Chain Management Article Library

Dec 9, 2023

“I heard you on the wireless back in ’52”: Generative AI from an educational perspective

Fink provides insights into AI in procurement that surpasses anyone else I've seen in the field... Rob Handfield

Nov 20, 2023

Annual “Doing Good with OM and OR” Workshop focused on making an impact on society

Tim Kraft and Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya (shown below) organized this event, and also wrote this brief summary of the day. On Friday, November 17th, the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative hosted its…

Jun 30, 2023

Insights from the EAI’s attendance at Planet Textiles (The Sustainable Textiles Summit)

Guest Blog by Dr. Marguerite Moore The following blog was written by Dr. Marguerite Moore from the Wilson College of Textiles. Thank you for writing up your insights Marguerite! On…

Sep 4, 2024

Is “Price Gouging” by Grocery Stores and Food Producers Really Going On?

It’s election season, and the accusations are flying!  The price consumers are paying for food is one of the most controversial issues during this election season. Both sides are making…

Sep 3, 2024

Your Suppliers are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, and so are You…

An increasing vulnerability in today’s supply chains is the threat of cybersecurity intrusions. While many large organizations have sought to bolster their internal systems through multiple layers of cybersecurity preventive…

Aug 31, 2024

Mapping the Journey to Digital Transformation: An Interview with Dan Finkenstadt, PhD

Many executives today are overwhelmed by the “buzzwords” surrounding the emerging field of digital transformation.  This is particularly true in the supply chain field, where investors and start-ups are throwing…

Aug 7, 2024

Goodbye Spreadsheets…Hello Predictive Analytics!

In today’s supply chain, disruptions, geopolitical issues, and adverse weather events are becoming more and more common. But the good news is – there is relief in sight! Companies are…

Jul 30, 2024

The World is Unstable: Get Used to It!

The emergence of AI is going to change how we work, how we plan, and how we manage supply chains.  But one thing it will not do – is eliminate…

Jul 28, 2024

Serious Gaming as a Vehicle for Creating Supply Chain Resiliency in the Department of Defense

In a recent white paper, my colleagues Dan Finkenstadt and Arnav Jhala wrote about a pilot project we developed for the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC), which is funded by…

Jul 14, 2024

Supply Chain Risk is Everyone’s Business

Supply disruption risk has risen as one of the top challenges for supply chain managers.  Recent disruptions such as the Texas Polar Vortex that impacted resin markets, the North Carolina…

Jun 20, 2024

“Computer Age”: Getting Going With Generative AI In The Classroom Using WhatIf_WhatNow GPT & BioBuilder GPT

This blog is written by Dr Daniel Finkenstadt with Dr Rajinder Bhandal, and explores some of the takeaways from using GenAI in the classroom. Here is an update on progress…

Jun 19, 2024

How Road Freight Technologies Are Reshaping Maritime Shipping Practices

Today’s blog is written by a guest writer, Graham Perry, a writer at Business Tech Innovations specializing in logistics supply chain optimization. With expertise in fleet management and transportation technology,…

May 6, 2024

The Origins and Growth of Supply Chain Management – and the Need for a Common Lexicon

The term “supply chain management” quickly exploded into the public lexicon during COVID, at which time people would often heard saying “blame it on the supply chain”! For the first…