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The Deserted Mall is an Important Symbol for Supply Chain Leaders
Thinking about the pervasive shifts in the technology landscape.
September 15, 2025
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Thinking about the pervasive shifts in the technology landscape.
As an old gal, I sidestep hype cycles. I watch in amusement as supply chain leaders surf the ups and downs of each cycle. Concepts
This morning, I threw away three loaves of moldy bread. In my attempt to step away from processed food, I don’t buy bread that does
In 2002, I had the opportunity to work with General Mills. I walked away thinking, “What a great company!” At that time, the sales organization
Historically, supply chain leaders managed supply chains in a world of abundance. The industry is plunging into a period of scarcity. What does this mean?
Technology can change or even improve work. Companies today making a fundamental mistake: they are attempting to automate current processes with AI versus challenging and
This week, I began teaching a new round of outside-in planning classes. These classes are designed for networking and exploring outside-in models in a safe
Shifting sands. War. Tariffs. Shortages. Price increases. Ocean booking cancellations. Tightening of pocketbooks: changing demand patterns. Decline in consumer confidence. All are unsettling. Companies are
Self-congratulations notes abounded this week as vendor-after-vendor shared their rankings on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning. For me, it was a big
Drip. Drip. Drip. Industry 4.0. DripBig Data. Drip.The Connected Supply Chain. DripDigital Supply Chain. Drip.Autonomous Supply Chain Planning. Drip. Self-Healing Supply Chains. Drip. Touchless Supply