Supply Chain Strategy

May 25, 2021

Strategies to Manage Cybersecurity Breaches in the Supply Chain

Given the SolarWinds “Orion” attack in December of 2020, and the coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Cold Chain Phishing campaign, the demand for stronger security in the supply chain to prevent cyber…

Feb 1, 2021

Thinking About a Recovery…Building Flexibility Into Your Supply Chain in 2021

In the thick of a crisis, it is difficult for many executives to think about a recovery. However, we all need to think about preparedness for emergencies, and ensuring a…

Jan 25, 2021

Five Supply Chain Trends to Watch out for in 2021

Mark Perera, CEO of Vizibl, recently shared his 2021 predictions on key procurement and supply chain trends with Supply Chain Digital. He predicted this year we would see: a demand…

Oct 10, 2024

Hurricanes Disrupt Supply Chains – Even When They Hit Remote Areas

The recent devastation wrought on Western North Carolina is devastating. Everyone is now aware of the thousands of families with no power, no running water, and in many cases no…

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…

Nov 2, 2023

Supply Chain Leadership V: Howard Richman

Lessons Learned from a Career in Procurement As part of our weekly Supply Chain Leadership, I interviewed Howard Richman, who I am co-authoring a new book with (“Procurement Confidential”). His…

Jan 28, 2023

Can you WFH & Walk?

This is the second guest blog from Craig Lukasik , an MBA supply chain graduate from the Poole College of Management’s supply chain program. In this thought piece he debates…

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…

May 20, 2025

Current issues facing supply chain managers in an era of uncertainty

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…

Mar 19, 2025

Why New Tariffs Won’t Bring Jobs Back to the United States

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…