We're working with instructors at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) to model and simulate supply chains supporting the Russian invasion of Ukraine. These supply chain models are used by students studying military logistics at AFIT and the Air Force Logistics Officers Schoolhouse (AFLOS).
Can India Match China’s Supply Chain Standards?
In the 1960s and 1970s, China was known as a developing nation where labor was available at the cheapest rate. Its government was trying to establish worldwide trade routes by expanding its commerce with various countries. China was once a developing nation trying to shift its economy from the
Massively Multiplayer Disaster Response Collaboration
As we bump up against the limits of what our planet's ecosystems can handle, the frequency and intensity of natural and human-made disasters will increase exponentially. Second only to the skill and bravery of the people involved in disaster response, the supply chains and logistics that support
IoT: Enabling Sustainable Shipping and Warehousing
In recent years, every organization has been enormously concerned about the sustainability of its supply chain. In fact, according to McKinsey, a consumer company's supply chain, for instance, accounts for more than 80% of its greenhouse-gas emissions and beyond 90% of its impact on air, land,
Lean Management for Non-manufacturing Functions: Part 2
This article is the follow-up to part 1 on Lean Management for Non-manufacturing Functions. Step 3. Develop your project charter: Before moving to any project deployment, a project charter is necessary to provide financial and operational information for all stakeholders. So basically, the
Lean Management for Non-manufacturing Functions: Part 1
Two people will give two different answers if asked about the definition of Lean. In fact, the definition is not that important. What is important instead are the principles and objectives of Lean thinking. Generally speaking, Lean is all about respecting people, delivering value to customers,
A Brief Overview of EV Supply Chains
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 was a successful year for the EV market and EV supply chains. Yes, the lockdown affected EV (electric vehicle) sales negatively. But, policy measures related to climate change in some countries, especially in Europe, financial incentives from governments, efforts
Impact of Last Mile Delivery and 3PL in Construction Supply Chains
Construction industry supply chains are strengthening their last mile delivery capabilities in response to customers who are more and more demanding. Customers expect work to be performed more quickly, accurately, and with higher quality than ever before. As a result, construction businesses are