In humanitarian operations, logistics is more than just moving goods, it’s about saving lives. As we highlighted in our recent blog post, "Saving Lives with Supply Chains", disasters, conflicts, and crises require rapid, well-coordinated, and efficient supply chains to ensure that aid reaches those
Transform Your Supply Chain: The New SCM Globe Enterprise
In the dynamic and unpredictable world of global commerce, supply chains have never faced greater demands or uncertainties. Enterprises now, more than ever, must find solutions capable of adapting rapidly to shifting markets, managing disruptions, optimizing logistics in real-time, or at the very
Saving Lives with Supply Chains (Part 2)
This article is the follow-up to part 1 on "Saving Lives with Supply Chains". 3. Response This phase is perhaps the most challenging. In a corporate business, time is money. In a humanitarian disaster, time is the life of impacted people. Minutes and even seconds can make a difference in saving
Saving Lives with Supply Chains (Part 1)
Introduction Humanitarian assistance and disaster management encompass a comprehensive framework of strategies, processes, actions, and tools devised to proactively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a spectrum of crises, whether they be natural or manmade disasters, complex
Lessons from 2024’s Logistics Disasters
The year 2024 brought significant disruptions to global supply chains, exposing vulnerabilities and highlighting the need for more robust risk management strategies. A series of impactful events including regional instability, infrastructure failures, and natural disasters caused widespread delays,
Engaging Process for Supply Chain Learning
Used in Community Colleges, Universities, and Graduate Schools Combine interactive supply chain simulations with readings and lectures to bridge the gap between theory and reality. Simulations provide students with a hands-on laboratory where they turn theoretical knowledge into practical
The Particularities of Supply Chain Planning in FMCG
Supply chain planning in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is unlike any other. It operates in an environment where demand volatility is the norm, product life cycles are short, margins are thin, and volumes are high. Retailers - and, of course, consumers - expect a near-perfect
The Rise of Autonomous Trucks
The concept of autonomous trucking has long fascinated the world, but today it is no longer science fiction. While the technology is still evolving, the trucking industry deeply needs a transformation that could redefine how goods are transported globally. With the combined efforts of tech