As the pandemic continues to disrupt global supply chains, industry leaders are thinking hard about what’s next—how will supply chain management change in the months and years after the pandemic? We are already seeing a turn toward a more diverse supplier strategy as businesses learn hard lessons about single sourcing. And we are seeing, in … Continue reading Can Serialization Improve Supply Chain Agility?
Month: April 2020
Supply Chain Resiliency: In Times of Crisis Visibility is Key
Global supply chains have faced disruptions before—shocks like 9/11, the devastating earthquake in Fukushima, Japan and its subsequent tsunami, marine piracy, trade wars—all have made us more aware of supply chain fragility. And while businesses have weathered these shocks (some with greater success than others), the COVID-19 pandemic feels categorically different: production has been halted, … Continue reading Supply Chain Resiliency: In Times of Crisis Visibility is Key
Can Online Discussions Be Relevant Learning Experiences?
Let’s begin with the obvious. We’re in the business of building interactive and engaging online discussion platforms. We really do believe the answer to this question is, ultimately, yes. Class discussion, whether conducted face-to-face or virtually, is probably one of the most valuable teaching strategies we have in our toolkit. Students learn better when they’re … Continue reading Can Online Discussions Be Relevant Learning Experiences?
Bonnie Burns 