Digital Supply Chain

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…

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…

Nov 12, 2024

Are you really employing Category Management effectively?

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…

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…

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,…

Feb 28, 2024

GameaPalooza US AirForce Event at NC State Draws a Crowd!

Gaming in military education has traditionally been reserved for wargaming and simulation, however, a recent event hosted by NC State, entitled “Gameapalooza” spotlighted emerging applications of gaming technology, specifically for…

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…