Of all the potential disruptions to global supply chains today, terrorist attack might be the least understood, and the hardest to prepare for. Much of the time spent by companies looking to shore up their supply chains against disruption has been devoted to thinking about natural disasters — tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, erupting volcanoes. Read More
Forget about the old style of business networking. ''Social'' networking has brought a whole new meaning to the term. Social networking is fast becoming a must-have skill in the business world — both for career advancement and for managing day-to-day operations. Read More
The aerospace giant Pratt and Whitney plans to double production of a new and innovative jet engine by 2020. Proper supply-chain management will play a huge role in the success of the venture. Read More
There are countless ways in which a supply chain can go wrong. And most of the time, the culprit is poor risk management. From contaminated product to bad behavior on the part of employees, companies are constantly facing threats to the reputation of their brands, and the health and safety of their customers. Read More
Recent months have seen major car recalls by GM and Ford Motor Co. They're just the latest in a seemingly endless series of failures. Can this trend be stopped? Read More
It's tough enough stopping the use of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. How about attacking the larger issue of human trafficking throughout the supply chain? Read More