Gregg Macaluso 7/6/22 Gregg Macaluso 7/6/22

Digital Supply Chain Control Towers - Friend or Foe?

We find the use of supply chain control tower philosophy and technology holds long-term promise for those that deploy, and believe it is time now to focus on the underlying strategies and planning maturity that makes the data collection more straightforward and value added.

Claire Vogt 5/17/22 Claire Vogt 5/17/22

Inflation and the Supply Chain: Why is Everything so Expensive Right Now?

The annual inflation rate for the past 12 months was the highest the U.S. has seen since 1981. And naturally, as humans, we want something to blame. Could supply chain be our victim? Moreover, could inadequate supply chain planning be exacerbating the issue?

Danielle Lovay 2/1/22 Danielle Lovay 2/1/22

Prepare for Jump to Hyperspace

While it all may sound agreeable on paper, the one thing we in consulting know is that meaningful, sustainable growth comes only with great effort, occasionally at great cost, and cannot be accomplished in a manner I have lovingly dubbed the “jump to hyperspace,” no matter the temptation.

Fred Siler 12/13/21 Fred Siler 12/13/21

Supply or Demand: Who’s to Blame?

The times of quietly ensuring on-time delivery of good all across the globe seem to be over. While there certainly are abnormal constraints on global logistics, the solutions brought forward often miss the real issue; increased demand.

Meg Keller 11/27/21 Meg Keller 11/27/21

SCM Connections Goes Green(er)

SCM Connections is a boutique consulting firm, and for us, the vast majority of our carbon emissions come from travel – we try to minimize it, but some client visits are inevitable. Until flights, hotels, and transportation become carbon-free, we’re at the mercy of the travel industry. And so we turn to carbon offsets.

Mike Raftery 7/12/21 Mike Raftery 7/12/21

What I Learned on My 28 Hour Trip through the Supply Chain

Stepping outside the bubble to experience the often-overlooked components of today's modern supply chain.

Richard Sadick 6/9/21 Richard Sadick 6/9/21

The Drive to Survive: What One Auto Manufacturer Taught Us About Avoiding Supply Chain Catastrophe

In times of global economic uncertainty, sometime we have to look to the past in order to learn the best ways to move forward. Together.

Michelle Blumin 4/7/21 Michelle Blumin 4/7/21

Mastering the Art of Professionalism and Formality: A Guide to Writing Business Emails

CAUTION: Applying any of the following may clarify your intentions, allow you to connect better with your audience, appear more professional, and produce overall stronger writing.