Category: Supply Chain
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Small Players, Big Challenges: How SMEs Can Handle Supply Chain Complexity
This article is written in collaboration with Brett Sandman. Introduction The Toy Association recently surveyed 400+ member companies and made an alarming discovery. Nearly 50% of small and midsize toy firms could be forced out of business quickly due to supply chain pressures. While the survey focused on toy makers, it isn’t just a toy…
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Supply Chain Security: Building Resilience in an Interconnected World
This Executive Impact Series article is a collaboration with Anush Naghshineh and David Turner. Introduction: Why Supply Chain Attacks Increased 431% and What It Means for Business Strategy The supply chain has evolved from a simple linear network into the most critical and vulnerable attack surface in modern cybersecurity. Supply chain attacks have surged 431% over the past…
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The Death of Just-in-Time: Why Resilience Beats Efficiency
This article is co-authored by Brett Sandman. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters exposed the fragility of just-in-time supply chains once revered for their precision and efficiency. As borders closed and suppliers failed, even the most sophisticated networks proved unable to absorb disruption, revealing how efficiency without resilience can erase years of progress…
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How Predictive Maintenance Is Quietly Revolutionizing Logistics
This article is co-authored by Brett Sandman. Introduction The logistics industry is undergoing a sea change, as companies transition from traditional “fix it when it breaks” approaches to a more proactive approach. Maersk serves as a great example. Their predictive maintenance program has reduced their vessel downtime by 30% and saved them more than $300…
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The New Consumer Rulebook: How Changing Shopping Habits Are Breaking Traditional Supply Chains
This Chain Reaction Series article is a collaboration between Brett Sandman and Phill Giancarlo. Introduction Data shows that 68% of consumers now prioritize self-reliance when managing their health, finances, and lifestyles. This shift extends beyond individual decision-making and is transforming how people shop, what they expect from brands, and how companies must operate their supply…
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AI Revolution or Evolution? The Real Story Behind Supply Chain’s $24 Billion AI Investment
This article is the second installment in an ongoing Chain Reaction series by Phill Giancarlo and Brett Sandman, focused on exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, supply chain strategy, and operational transformation. If you missed our first piece, “The Great Unraveling: How 2025 Tariffs Are Forcing US Companies to Rethink Everything”, we encourage you to…
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The Great Unraveling: How 2025 Tariffs Are Forcing US Companies to Rethink Everything
This Chain Reaction Series article is a collaboration between Brett Sandman and Phill Giancarlo. Introduction As 2025 unfolds, global supply chains are facing their most severe disruption in decades, driven by a new wave of tariffs that cut across industries, geographies, and tiers of production. A 104% tariff on Chinese imports, alongside sweeping duties of…