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Disaster Recovery Planning and Risk Management processes are foundational elements of any effective Supply Chain operation and strategy. For those who have ignored putting these mechanisms in place you are assuredly now in deep trouble with the Coronavirus situation at hand. The effectiveness of both these tools enacted by Supply Chain crisis leadership skills are … Continue reading “Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!”
There has never been a moment in time since the second world war, that there has been so much global awareness and need for resilient and dynamic supply chains, and the qualified Supply Chain professional is there to manage them; in a single strategic battle toward a common enemy. The COVID 19 outbreak was initially … Continue reading “Supply Chain Professional Do’s and Don’ts during the Pandemic!”
With the relaxation of many of the protective pandemic protocols, more and more companies, institutions, and people are trying to get back to “normal”, or business as usual. However this is a moment of truth. We can’t go back to business as usual. There have been too many disruptions in every aspect of our lives. … Continue reading “Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived!”
Anyone who has worked in Supply Chain knows that problems will arise anytime, anywhere and anyhow. These problems will require quick reaction, expediting, firefighting, long hours and sleepless nights. Certainly the disruptions caused by the pandemic have made reactive Supply Chain operation the norm in virtually every industry and every geography. How much of this … Continue reading “The Reactive vs Proactive Supply Chain! Which Will Prevail?”
As students go back to school many of them are entering the final year of their University or College program. Many of these programs require the completion of a thesis or major project of some sort, intended to be an overarching project drawing on all of the knowledge that the students have acquired to that … Continue reading “Thesis Ideas for Supply Chain Students!”
The house insulation industry plays a pivotal role in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in the construction sector. However, in recent years, as the experts at Bernardi Building Supply have observed, the industry has been grappling with a myriad of supply chain issues that have the potential to disrupt operations and impede progress towards energy-efficient … Continue reading “Navigating Supply Chain Challenges in the House Insulation Industry!”
The spread of the Coronavirus has sent shock waves around the world. As of early March, 2020 there are over 100,000 cases and over 3000 deaths. While the virus originated in China, where the majority of the cases are, there are now almost 100 countries declaring they have at least one case in their country. … Continue reading “Work from Home in a Coronavirus World!”
For a small building project I was planning I recently went to the local hardware store to pick up some 2″ x 4″ x 8′ boards. I had heard that the price of lumber had increased but I hadn’t paid that much attention to what was going on. Until I went to the cashier, that … Continue reading “The Lumber Supply Chain is Going Against the Grain!”
Looking to streamline logistics? This is something that many organizations are looking to do right now, especially those that have experienced supply chain issues. Supply chains have been heavily disrupted ever since the pandemic, and this is creating many difficult challenges for businesses. Fortunately, there are a few steps that you can take to streamline … Continue reading “How to Streamline Logistics!”
Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. AI in supply chain and logistics is primarily used to boost production and efficiency. Modern supply chain management uses people, technology, and software. Artificial intelligence … Continue reading “How Artificial Intelligence Benefits Logistics and Supply Chain!”
Recently we took our Granddaughter to see a Cirque du Soleil show. While we had seen several Cirque shows before it was her first time. The show made an indelible impression on her. She talked about it for weeks and will remember it for the rest of her life. We were proud that we gave … Continue reading “Supply Chain Risk Management is a Cirque Du Soleil Calibre Act!”
The Coronavirus pandemic has upended almost every aspect of our personal and business lives. And now we hear talk about this “new normal”. The economic and personal turmoil has been unprecedented. But with uncertainty around the future spread of the Covid-19 virus and uncertainty about the arrival of some kind of vaccine there is increasingly … Continue reading “Defining the New Normal in Supply Chain! What’s Normal Anyways?”
The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives and the global economy. From shortages of toilet paper to personal protective equipment (PPE) to lockdowns of businesses and channels of every form, Supply Chain has been at the epicentre of this disruption and it has consumed all Supply Chain time. The pandemic has caused … Continue reading “Where Should Supply Chain Time Be Spent After the Pandemic?”
Supply chain refers to the process of delivery of a product to the customer, involving all the necessary steps. These steps include procurement, logistics, warehousing management, forecasting, etc. Each of them is essential to delivering the final product or service. Due to the heightened demand for the delivery of goods, the supply chain across the … Continue reading “5 Top Reasons Why It’s Important to Study Supply Chain!”
My son recently showed me the assembled Lego set of “The Office” TV show. With 1164 pieces, the number of features and details in that set was extremely impressive and highly meaningful to anyone who was a fan of the show. This attention to detail, and the complexity involved in creating such a set with … Continue reading “The Complexity of the Lego Supply Chain!”
