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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…

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…

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…

May 20, 2026

Building the Intelligent Supply Chain:

EXECUTIVE INSIGHT Building the Intelligent Supply Chain: How Lenovo Orchestrated a Decade-Long AI Transformation Across Its Global Operations Case Study by Rob Handfield, Bank of America Professor of Supply Chain…

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…

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…

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