Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

Last year, increased labor activism came in the form of labor contract demands for higher wages, added benefits along with an added voice of labor in operational policy and decision-making. It is no exaggeration to say that the future of the 107 year-old manufacturer hangs in the balance.” locations rather than Puget Sound.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Procurement will play a key role in monitoring supply base conditions.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Without adding to that speculation, I want to provide my view on how CEOs / COOs and supply chain leaders need to approach this situation, at least theoretically for now, while the policies are being formulated and written. Firstly, I want to lay down some assumptions given Trump has not provided all the details in his plan.

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