Dr. Maciel M. Queiroz is an associate professor of operations and supply chain management at FGV EAESP, Brazil. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse in ...

Inventory management isn’t just an operational issue—it’s a strategic imperative that impacts revenue, growth, and risk. By ...

Global supply chains run deep and have gradually honed their operational efficiency and effectiveness in the last five ...

I decided not to resell any software or hardware because I did not want to be in a position of recommending software or hardware that I knew would not be the right solution to a business problem but ...

Incoterms rules are not chosen, or at least are not correctly chosen, by one party demanding a shipping line or the one party ...

Healthcare supply chains face unique challenges in getting supplies to remote and hard-to-reach areas, particularly due to geographical barriers, poor infrastructure, and frequent stockouts at local ...

Should the world wind up with multiple trading blocs, companies will need fragmented global supply chains comprised of ...

This is why conducting a supply chain risk assessment is crucial. A comprehensive inbound supply chain risk assessment enables the identification and proactive mitigation of potential vulnerabilities, ...

After supply chain visibility, the next top priority for logistics is inventory management. Optimizing inventory can reduce ...

Warehouses hold a special place within a supply chain. An efficient warehouse operation ensures items move smoothly from one location to another, from shipper to end customer. But, warehouses also can ...

The pharmaceutical industry faces significantly longer lead times than other industries, and time delays can seriously impact the health outcomes of countless individuals. Recognizing the potential ...