Supply Chain Management Article Library

Jan 3, 2025

The Role of Centers of Excellence in Supply Chain Transformation

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…

Dec 17, 2024

Myths Regarding Impact of Tariffs’ Impact on the Global Economy Economy

With a new Trump administration coming into power in January 2025, one of the biggest fears that businesses are waiting to hear about is tariffs.  President-elect Trump has offered that…

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…

Nov 8, 2024

Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Will Become a Key Responsibility for Supply Managers

Scope 3 is a science-based target initiative that organizations are employing to establish greenhouse gas emissions goals.  By addressing GHG emissions, companies can identify opportunities to bolster their bottom line,…

Oct 29, 2024

Promises, promises…

An Upcoming Election and the Threat of Tariffs[1] One of the many promises we are hearing during this election is that tariffs will be levied against the Chinese, and that…

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…

Sep 24, 2024

Supply Chain Interdiction: The Mysterious Case of Exploding Pagers

As the world economy became increasingly globalized, supply chains also became more global. As a consequence, never in our industrial economic history had competition become so intense so quickly. North…

Sep 4, 2024

Is “Price Gouging” by Grocery Stores and Food Producers Really Going On?

It’s election season, and the accusations are flying!  The price consumers are paying for food is one of the most controversial issues during this election season. Both sides are making…

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…

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…