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Offering Prayers While Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2008-2009, nine died and hundreds became ill. The investigation into the activity at PCA began in 2009, after the U.S. As a frequent contributor of supply chain content to the industry, Lora writes by-line monthly columns for SCM Quarterly, Consumer Goods Technology, Supply Chain Movement and Supply Chain Brain.

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The Digital Supply Chain: Making The Leap With A Ball and Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

Used from the 17th century until the late mid-20th century, a ball and chain found in 2009 in the United Kingdom from the 17th century was an 18 pound ball six inches in diameter. Let’s start with a definition. A ball and chain is a restraint placed on a prisoner’s leg to prevent flight. 2020 is four years away.