Supply Chain Management 101

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Five Critical Challenges Facing Planning Talent & Leadership Development

April 16, 2024
This is the first in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report, “Developing the Next Generation of Supply Chain Planning Talent and Leadership,” by the research team of Dan Pellathy, Michael Burnette, and Ted Stank. It explores the challenges facing talent development for planning.
A demonstration of the path the cargo vessel should have followed before colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

What Happens When Cargo Gets Diverted?

April 2, 2024
The recent bridge collapse in the Port of Baltimore is a tragic reminder of life’s fragility. As officials and salvage crews work to clear the debris and reopen the ship channel, most of the cargo destined to and leaving from the Port of Baltimore must be diverted, if it moves at all. Don Maier explains what comes next.
Port shipyard with cargo.

Operating in the ‘Black’ Through the Red Sea

February 28, 2024
This is the first post in a new series on Maritime Shipping by Don Maier. With 80% of global cargo moved by ships, this series aims to provide clarity to the challenge of how goods are moved on the high seas and investigate potential alternative global trade routes.
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Seven Leading-Edge Supply Chain Planning Capabilities

December 11, 2023
This is the third post in a blog series based on the applied research report, “Advanced Supply Chain Planning: Leading Edge Capabilities Needed to Win in 2030,” by the research team of Michael Burnette, Dan Pellathy, Karen Mathews, and Daniel Myers. Download the white paper.
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Firm Foundations: Supply Chain Planning Framework & Maxims

November 29, 2023
This is the second in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report, “Advanced Supply Chain Planning: Leading Edge Capabilities Needed to Win in 2030,” by the research team of Michael Burnette, Dan Pellathy, Karen Mathews, and Daniel Myers.
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Why Supply Chain Planning is More Critical Than Ever Before

November 20, 2023
This is the first in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report, “Advanced Supply Chain Planning: Leading Edge Capabilities Needed to Win in 2030,” by the research team of Michael Burnette, Dan Pellathy, Karen Mathews, and Daniel Myers. Download the white paper.
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Challenge Area #3: Developing Agile Relationships with External Stakeholders

August 30, 2023
This is the final in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report “Meeting the Challenge of Supply Chain Agility” by the research team of Bruce Behn, Pradeep Charath, Paul Ditmann, and Dan Pellathy. The first article introduced agility and its benefits for businesses; the second addressed the challenges businesses face when considering agility; the third focused on making the business case for agility.
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Challenge Area #2: Making the Business Case for Agility

August 23, 2023
This is the third in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report “Meeting the Challenge of Supply Chain Agility” by the research team of Bruce Behn, Pradeep Charath, Paul Ditmann, and Dan Pellathy. The first article introduced the concept and its benefits for businesses; the second addressed the initial challenges businesses face when considering agility.
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Making Sense of Sustainability Reporting Requirements

August 22, 2023
In previous blog posts, professor and transportation expert Alex Scott examined current standards for measuring truck emissions and proposed a science-based, data-driven method for improving how Scope 3 truck emissions are measured. Here he shares how to make sense of sustainability reporting requirements.
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Challenge Area #1: Thinking About Supply Chain Agility

August 16, 2023
This is the first in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report “Meeting the Challenge of Supply Chain Agility” by the research team of Bruce Behn, Pradeep Charath, Paul Ditmann, and Dan Pellathy. The first article introduced the concept and its benefits for businesses. Download the white paper.