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10 Things to Consider in the Global Economy

NC State SCRC

I presented the keynote to the group of procurement executives gathered, speaking on the subject of “The New Reality of Supply Chain Ecosystems”, which addresses many of the emerging issues that face supply chain executives in the digital world. More than 65M people were forcibly displaced in 2016 and 16M have not found homes.

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I Will Be Wrong Again: Supply Chain and Logistics Predictions for 2017

Talking Logistics

Here’s one of my predictions for 2016 that hit the mark: Blockchain Technology Will Make Its Debut in Supply Chain Management. All of these entities could have a destabilizing effect on world peace and prosperity, whether it’s Russia and its military actions in Syria and elsewhere (not to mention its fighter jets buzzing U.S.