Supply Chain Management Article Library

Jul 11, 2017

Retreads are Good For Truckers…and Good for the Environment!

Over the road (OTR) trucking involves the use of hauling 53’ trailers behind a truck. The American Transportation Research Institute estimates that of the total cost per mile of driving…

Jul 6, 2017

More Stores Change Name to Wolfpack Outfitters

Look for more Wolfpack Outfitters outlets around campus this year. NC State Stores will change the name of its existing retail locations to provide consistency to the brand.

Jul 5, 2017

Study Finds ‘Smart’ Transformers Could Make Reliable Smart Grid a Reality

A new study finds smart solid-state transformers could be used to make a stable, reliable “smart grid” – allowing the power distribution system to route renewable energy from homes and businesses into the power grid.

Jul 3, 2017

NC State BBQ Camp: ‘From Conception to Consumption’

Why is barbecue delicious? NC State’s annual BBQ Camp answers this question and more, giving an education in the science of low ’n’ slow.

Jul 3, 2017

BOT Welcomes New and Familiar Faces

NC State’s newest trustees include a former legislator and two business leaders. They join three longtime NC State supporters as the BOT’s class of 2017.

Jun 29, 2017

Blockchain has real potential to reduce 'old school' procure to pay transactions

IBM’s new white paper “Making Blockchain Ready for Business”, in which they conducted a roundtable with a number of executives provides some important clues as to how the technology will…

Jun 29, 2017

Teaching Cultural Competencies Through Virtual Reality

NC State’s Global Training Initiative and DELTA staff have incorporated virtual reality in an immersive approach to teach cultural competencies to students and professionals in an online environment.

Jun 29, 2017

Global Survey: Execs Reporting Significant Risks – But Less-Than-Robust Efforts to Address Them

A global survey of executives finds that most view the world as increasingly risky, but most report their organizations are not developing more robust risk management processes.

Jun 28, 2017

Rich Gurnsey’s Design Selected for Art-On-The-Move

DELTA multimedia specialist Rich Gurnsey had his bus designs selected for the third time as part of the Art-On-The-Move contest. His artwork has been featured in 2013, 2015 and 2017.

Jun 28, 2017

Ombuds Expands Services to Help Staff

Unsure how to handle a job-related issue or concern? Now NC State’s helpful ombuds office is open to both faculty and staff.