Supply Chain Blog
A container ship just sailed from South Korea to Rotterdam through the Arctic. On the same day, barge traffic on the Rhine River, Europe’s busiest inland waterway, ground to a near halt because there was…
If you have ever changed the battery in a child’s toy, a TV remote, or a hearing aid in Europe, there is a strong chance you were holding a Varta. In 2022 alone, the company…
When the boardroom goes AI-first, the supply chain function needs to be ready with data, models, and a clear strategy.
ord Motor Company recently hired 350 veteran engineers (some former employees, others drawn from suppliers) after artificial intelligence and automated quality systems failed to deliver the expected results. The company calls them “gray beard” engineers,…
Every time a tech giant announces mass layoffs, the story is framed as a human resources story. Jobs lost. Careers disrupted. Communities affected. All true. But there is another story that runs beneath the surface,…
What Under Armour’s SKU Reduction Tells Every Supply Chain Leader There is a question every supply chain leader should be asking right now, and it has nothing to do with tariffs or freight rates. It…
In the complex world of supply chain management, technical expertise and operational efficiency often dominate the conversation. Yet the most successful supply chain organizations understand a fundamental truth: culture isn’t created by mission statements or…
In his book High Ticket Selling, Dan Henry shares a profound insight that resonates deeply with anyone who has navigated the complexities of modern supply chain management: “The truth is, we are not defined by…
As supply chain professionals, we often fall into a trap: we know our world is fascinating, but we struggle to make others see it. We talk about lead times, inventory turns, and logistics networks while…