Preparing for the Future With ‘Extreme Scenario Planning’
The best way that industrial supply chains can prepare for an uncertain future is to imagine the most extreme outcomes playing out — in opposite directions.
How Manufacturers Can Prepare for $100-per-Barrel Oil
In the past two decades, the cost of oil exceeded $100 per barrel in six different years, and there’s no reason to think that 2024 is safe from such a recurrence.
Adani to Double Investment in Transshipment Port to $2.4 Billion
Vizhinjam is expected to facilitate transshipment traffic into India as well as on the major routes connecting it to the U.S., Europe Africa and East Asia.
Reducing Global Lead Times to Improve Customer Experience at Becton Dickinson
Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory.
Boeing Begins Flight Trials for 777-9 in Path to Certification
The beginning of flight testing accompanied a key milestone known as Type Inspection Authorization, which shows that aspects of the design are ready for government evaluations.
Legislation and IoT: The Dynamic Duo to Combat ORC
The convergence of technology and legislation offers a multi-faceted approach to combating organized retail crime.
Freeport LNG Plans Phased Restart After Hurricane Damage
Beryl slammed into Texas on July 8, causing widespread power losses. At least four LNG cargoes were cancelled during Freeport’s outage.
Senator: Shein’s Supply Chain Tech Could ‘Subvert U.S. Interests’
Senator Tom Cotton requested the Biden administration provide a plan to protect Americans’ data from Shein, and identify whether Shein is complying with U.S. laws.
U.K., EU States to Target Russian Oil Fleet With More Checks
There are signs these sanctions are proving effective, at least in terms of disrupting tankers that had been moving Russian oil.