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A Truly Transformative SCM Master Program

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Supply chains are entwined with wicked problems like climate change, human and animal rights, and geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, exploring the history of globalization, studying supply chain laws, and understanding the circular economy can guide us toward sustainable and ethical practices.

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Integrating Generative AI Into SCM Research

SCM Research

Although not written for the SCM research community, the suggestions contained in this editorial effectively transfer and provide much-needed guidance on the nuanced integration of AI tools into academic research. They conclude that a large majority of respondents are against crediting AI tools as co-authors.

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Global Supply Chains Amplify Costs of Extreme Heat Risk

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Global Supply Chains Amplify Economic Costs of Future Extreme Heat Risk , just published in Nature , reveals a worrying escalation in global heatwaves, posing significant health and economic risks through increased mortality, reduced labor productivity, and widespread economic disruptions in supply chains.

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Personal Predictions for Supply Chain Management in 2024

SCM Research

For several years now, it has been a tradition for me to use this blog to offer a little outlook on the coming months of SCM, a kind of glimpse into the crystal ball. I hope you understand that in this situation I don’t feel like making predictions for SCM this year. This year, however, it is particularly difficult for me to do so.

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Perfect Delivery: The New Rules for Survival, Innovation, and Growth

As supply chain complexity increases, so do challenges to achieving the perfect order. How cloud SCM contributes to operational flexibility. ARC Advisory Group shares: Hurdles faced in achieving the perfect order. Opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Resilience. Really?

Supply Chain Shaman

Today, I speak at the North American Manufacturing Association, Manufacturing Leadership Conference, in Nashville on the use of data to improve supply chain resilience. Background The Council of Supply Chain Resilience met for the first time this month. What is supply chain resilience? The reason?

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Critical Engaged SCM Research

SCM Research

The Journal of Supply Chain Management is doing an excellent job of stretching the boundaries of our discipline. It is entitled Re-Imagining Supply Chain Challenges Through Critical Engaged Research. I know from various conversations with colleagues that I am not the only fan of the journal.

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