What the Election Means for Manufacturing & Supply Chain
What does the election mean for manufacturing and supply chain? Will it be a continuation of the status quo, a surge for manufacturers, or a further dampening of the economy?
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, Disruptions & Risks: Proactive Plans
There is a trifecta of supply chain vulnerabilities, disruptions, and risks creating volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in the business environment. From supply chain vulnerabilities like the ones exposed in the Middle East war to the heightened risks that emerged with Hurricane Helene [...]
Strikes and labor negotiations highlight need for resilient supply chains
Companies can mitigate the volatility caused by labor disputes by rethinking sourcing strategies, upgrading planning processes, and using advanced technology.
Shipping and Supply Chain Stability at a Turning Point
Supply chain is rife with disruptions, and it’s not going to change any time soon.
Cyberattacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities & What to Do
The Wall Street Journal reported that China-linked hackers breached U.S. internet providers. This hacking campaign termed Salt Typhoon is the latest attack into valuable computer networks.
Medical Supply Chain Optimization: The Solution to Non-Stop Disruptions
Volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) have plagued medtech’s supply chain since the pandemic. Drug shortages last year hit their highest levels in a decade, with 99% of hospital and health system pharmacists experiencing medicinal dearths, according to an American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) survey.
Supply Chain Disruptions: Hurricanes, Strikes & How to Address
Disruptions ramp up! Unfortunately, there was a massive hurricane that wreaked havoc in several states including North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia etc. 130 people have died and many are unreachable. Towns are destroyed including one that has a special place in my history [...]
Lisa Anderson, Supply Chain Expert Warns Middle East Conflict Threatens Global Supply Chains
Lisa Anderson highlights the urgent need for companies to address vulnerabilities in their supply chains as global instability continues to escalate. The recent attacks in the Middle East, where hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria,
Extreme Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: Exploding Pagers & Plans to Address
Hundreds of pagers used by Iran-backed Hezbollah exploded in Lebanon and Syria. It appears to be a part of a plan of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted specific people, leaving 12 dead and thousands injured.
More Strikes & Disruptions: Prepare to Thrive: Create a Resilient Supply Chain
There has been a plethora of strikes, potential strikes and disruptions in the last few years. In fact, the threat of strikes has made its way through the supply chain.