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An Observation on Corporate and Societal Resiliency and the Strength of the Human Spirit

Enterra Insights

This was the same ensemble of people that I encountered in the Middle East and in Iraq during the Iraq War. This meeting occurred right after I toured an Innovation Center with dozens of young technologists in the lobby of the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) networking about innovative new businesses.

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3 Reasons to Outsource Fulfillment with Nathan Lugo-Montanez

The Logistics of Logistics

In addition to his work, Nathan is a former US Army Ranger having served for over a decade with several tours in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. About STACI-US STACI-US is a dynamic and innovative logistics network headquartered in Jersey City, NJ, specializing in technology driven omni-channel distribution solutions and consulting services.

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Five Hidden Skills that Military Veterans Bring to Logistics

Material Handling & Logistics

The Red Ball Express was one of the hero units of the Battle of the Bulge because of their challenging work, innovation and determination to get the necessary supplies to Patton’s tanks. I used war gaming extensively in Iraq as I was planning simultaneous, night, helicopter insertions of multiple Special Forces teams into southern Iraq.

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Reflections, Thank-you(s) and Rethinking the Future

Supply Chain Shaman

… a group of energized innovators. In retrospect, the 1990s were an exceptional time of innovation impacts on productivity. Embrace innovation. So as I think about the future and the need to embrace new forms of innovation, I want to share some thank-you notes today. (I They are free to innovate.

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Different Strokes for Different Folks (to Yield Better Results?)?

Supply Chain Shaman

This week I spent time in Silicon Valley talking to technology innovators. Both factors stalled innovation. Yet, our brains are hardwired to force traditional demand planning thinking into this more innovative approach. I welcome innovation in this field. The sessions are open to all innovators. True Confession.

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SCRC Supply Chain Index contributes again to the 2021 Wall Street Journal Top 250 Best Managed Companies

NC State SCRC

In an earlier blog , I explained how the SCRC supply chain index was formed, and how it provides meaningful insights into the Innovation and Sustainability categories of the WSJ index, by assessing the level of innovation and sustainability within an organization’s supply chain.

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o9 Solutions Partners with Extraordinary Leaders to help executives Navigate and Accelerate their Digital Transformation Journeys

o9 Solutions

He completed 6 international deployments and numerous combat missions in the skies over Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. He commanded multiple organizations – up to 5000+ personnel – to include Strike Fighter Squadron Fourteen, the Blue Angels, and the Strike Fighter Wing Pacific.