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The Five Key Technologies Affecting The Supply Chain

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Dec 4, 2025

Results from the CCM Institute Academic Symposium Hub @ NC State

AI in Procurement and Supply Chains This 4.5-hour symposium brought together 26 leading academic and practitioner experts in procurement, supply chain, data analytics, and engineering. The event focused on discussing…

Feb 25, 2026

How AI Can Supercharge Lean Six Sigma in the Modern Supply Chain

For decades, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been the bedrock of operational excellence. Yet, for many supply chain professionals, the “Lean” journey often feels bogged down by the “Heavy”—grueling weeks…

Dec 8, 2025

Common Supply Chain Cyber Vulnerabilities

Recent research[1] shows that 70% of breach notices in the first half of 2025 did not specify the attack vector, reflecting gaps in visibility and attribution. This lack of transparency…

Mar 28, 2026

Global supply chains will remain fragile for awhile..

In earlier posts, as part of my book FLOW:  How the Best Supply Chains Thrive, I predicted how the world would move towards increased on-shoring activity, including a “Pan American”…

Nov 25, 2025

The Unknown Resting Place for Fast Fashion

Thanks to Rajinder Bhandal for sending me this super interesting blog! A key highlight of my teaching last term, as Module Leader has to be on the LUBS2970 Corporate Social…

Nov 20, 2025

AI Applications in Supplier Management

Recent discussions with executives have really got me thinking about what the future state of AI applications in supply management might look like. We are also holding a Symposium on…

Nov 12, 2025

Thinking Creatively About AI in Supply Network Value Creation

Investors are going crazy investing in major markets for major AI stocks, but how is AI really being used in industry? I discussed this challenge with Tim Cummins, CEO of…

Oct 18, 2025

Mapping Your Supplier Network isn’t as Easy as You Think

Supply chains are complex and dynamic networks comprised of supply chain components or nodes.  To identify the vulnerabilities in a supply chain network, some form of filter must be applied…

Oct 7, 2025

Cybersecurity is a Supply Chain Problem

Disruptions in supply chains are becoming more and more frequent, including odd events like a fire in an aluminum plant that took down Ford’s F-150 network. These types of disruptions,…

Sep 3, 2025

The Five Key Technologies Affecting The Supply Chain

Today’s blog is a report generated by my good friend, Joe Yacura. Ever since the recognition of supply chain management as a critical and essential functional competency, technology has played…