Supply Chain Management Article Library

Jan 26, 2018

Emerging technologies impacting contract management in the Financial sector

A meeting of financial supply management executives, faculty, and IACCM thought leaders took place on January 26, 2018 in New York.  A number of different topics were discussed during this…

Jan 26, 2018

Flexible MBA Programs Allow Students to Balance Coursework, Parenthood and Career

This article was originally published as a WRAL Spotlight feature. Regina Ali was like many American workers, trying to balance home and work life while considering her best options for the future. She had worked in biotech her entire career, […]

Jan 25, 2018

New Program Addresses the Business of Farming

The Executive Farm Management Program aims to help North Carolina farmers effectively lead complex organizations and compete on a global scale.

Jan 25, 2018

Resin prices vary a lot more than you think! RTi helps you understand why..

I had a great opportunity to meet with CEO Pete Suerken from Resin Technologies Inc. (RTi), yesterday, and share thoughts on how should-cost models are being actively used to drive improved…

Jan 19, 2018

Logistics Management (Definition) – What is Logistics Management?

What is Logistics Management? Logistics management is the process of strategically managing the procurement, movement and storage of materials, parts and finished inventory (and the related information flows) through the…

Jan 18, 2018

Off to another exciting year of student-industry engagement at NC State on cutting-edge supply chain projects

In a prior post on 2018 supply chain predictions, I shared how NC State’s Poole College of Management engages directly with industry through student-led projects.  I also predicted how this…

Jan 16, 2018

Low unemployment is great for everyone, right? (Not so much in logistics…)

Unemployment levels are at an all time low.  Economists are trumpeting about the economy, and how great this is for everyone.  Employers added 228,000 jobs in November, while the unemployment…

Jan 11, 2018

VF Corporation and NC State Announce Strategic, Multiyear Partnership

The partnership will create new opportunities for students and boost research on textiles and apparel.

Jan 10, 2018

Solar Vehicle Team Project Takes Unusual Route

A team of NC State students designs a solar car focusing on practicality as well as performance and energy efficiency.

Jan 9, 2018

NC State Climbs in US News & World Report Ranking of Online MBA Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked the NC State Poole College of Management’s Jenkins Professional Online MBA program No. 14 in the United States in its 2018 Best Online MBA Programs rankings released today.