For Johns Hopkins Medicine, a world-renowned patient care, research and teaching institution, the early days of the pandemic were focused on the flow of personal protective equipment—in fleeting ...

In a world where instant gratification has become an expectation, the thought that one delayed part could bring production lines to a standstill is often overlooked. Supply chain management, the ...

Supply chains manage raw material to product delivery, crucial for global economy efficiency. COVID-19 exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, emphasizing diverse sourcing and inventory control.

Not a subscriber? Apply online today. Logistics and supply chain managers were looking at 2022 as the year that global trade and supply chains would recover. However, ongoing geopolitical shifts, ...

As global supply chains continue to face challenges in 2024, a potential paradigm shift in U.S. trade policy looms on the horizon. The prospect of dramatically increased tariffs—up to 60% on Chinese ...

Supply chains have typically been quiet enablers, optimized for cost, consistency, and scale. But in today’s volatile world, supply chains must no longer be designed solely for efficiency; they must ...

Ongoing disruption, from climate-driven events such as the Panama Canal drought, coupled with war and terrorism, are increasing volatility, cost and lead time for global supply chains. The combination ...

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