Jan 3, 2025
In 2025, we will likely see many supply chain organizations creating multi-purpose COEs that carry out several different processes. Organizations may begin with a COE focused on transactional work around…
Aug 31, 2024
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…
Mar 19, 2025
My colleague Jon Pershke, a former Lenovo strategy executive who now serves as a Faculty Advisor at our Supply Chain Resource Cooperative, recently presented me with the following scenario. :Let’s…
Mar 14, 2025
By Joseph Yacura and Rob Handfield Abstract: The further migration of supply chain automation is inevitable. The rapid development of generative agents will only accelerate the implementation of autonomous supply…
May 20, 2025
I was recently asked about a few questions related to how managers should be navigating the waters around the tariff uncertainty, AI, contracting, and a host of other issues. Here…
Nov 12, 2024
Procurement categories are a grouping of materials or services that have similar supply and usage characteristics to meet business objectives. Category management is different from the “strategic sourcing process”. The…
Sep 3, 2024
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…
Apr 30, 2025
Many of the managers I speak with are buying into the application of artificial intelligence in the workplace, but often struggle to identify specific processes that are best suited for…
Aug 7, 2024
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 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…
