October 20, 2022
Can the EU Function as a Single Market in an Emergency?
On September 19th, 2022, the European Commission released a proposal for a new Single Market Emergency Instrument. The instrument, which…
October 13, 2022
The Rise and Fall of Apple Procurement VP Tony Blevins
Procurement never makes the news, but when we do, we don’t hold anything back. Case in point: a viral video…
October 6, 2022
Tentatively Making the Trains Run on Time
Global supply chains are decidedly intermodal, and rail plays a much larger role than many people may realize. The potential…
September 29, 2022
FedEx Ground’s Contractor Woes
FedEx has been in the news a lot lately, and for all the wrong reasons. They are facing a challenge…
September 23, 2022
Banned Books Week 2022: Fighting for Intellectual Freedom
“Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.” ― Isaac Asimov, Science Fiction Writer Banned Books Week is an…
September 15, 2022
Taking a Thoughtful Approach to Relentless Improvement Featuring Tom Burke with ButcherBox
Although the most memorable shortage of 2020 was toilet paper, there was a span of time in the spring and…
September 8, 2022
Intent v. Effect of Uyghur Forced Labor Regulation
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which took effect on June 21, 2022, is aimed at stopping human rights abuses…
September 1, 2022
Looking at ESG Investing with a Critical Eye
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs are at the top of many C-suite agendas, and they have held their place…
August 25, 2022
Can These Supply Relationships be Saved? Featuring Philip Ideson
With today’s challenging economic conditions, all companies are under pressure to remain profitable and hit earnings expectations. Retailers may be…
August 18, 2022
Sustained Empathetic Leadership in Turbulent Times
Empathy is frequently cited as one of the most important qualities in hiring, management, and corporate culture in general. Empathy…
