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Pandemics and Complex Global Supply Chains
Never before in the post-globalization world have stakeholders been this worried about supply chain complexity, with the 2020 pandemic making it clear that money cannot buy anything or more specifically, it cannot buy anything instantly. As such, in a complex … Continue reading Pandemics and Complex Global Supply Chains
Building a Transparent Supply Chain
One of the most promising applications of emerging blockchain technology is supply chain management. Blockchain—the digital record-keeping system developed for cryptocurrency networks—can help supply chain partners with some of their challenges by creating a complete, transparent, tamperproof history of the information flows, inventory flows, and financial flows in transactions. Continue reading Building a Transparent Supply Chain
Food shortages and toilet paper shortages, explained
The sudden shift in the way Americans shop is stunning – we used a marble machine to unpack what’s going wrong.
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Types of Transportation in Logistics: Which Is Right for You?
The four primary modes of transportation in logistics are shipments by truck, ship, train and plane — also known as road, maritime, rail and air shipments. While each of these modes of transportation has unique benefits, knowing which method is right for your business requires careful consideration. Continue reading Types of Transportation in Logistics: Which Is Right for You?
How to measure TAKT TIME and CYCLE TIME?
The coronavirus and supply chain design
The wildly complex anatomy of a sneaker
Dive into the anatomy of a sneaker to better understand your clothing’s carbon footprint, and how to be a more responsible consumer.
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Why NYC’s Largest Emergency Hospital Is Empty During COVID-19
The coronavirus has jam-packed more than 20,400 patients into New York City’s hospitals. Overwhelmed healthcare workers expected the emergency field hospital at Javits Convention Center to offer relief by taking on COVID-19 patients. But after weeks of being open, the makeshift hospital is still mostly empty. Here’s why. Continue reading Why NYC’s Largest Emergency Hospital Is Empty During COVID-19
Delivering when it matters: Quick-service restaurants in coronavirus times
The pandemic has hit many quick-service restaurants hard. Here’s how they can respond to the crisis and prepare for what comes next. Continue reading Delivering when it matters: Quick-service restaurants in coronavirus times
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