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Unlocking value in manufacturing by taking continuous improvement to the next level

December 9, 2024 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Vasilis Karamalegos in Supply chain • 8 min read

Manufacturers must adopt a unified strategy across different divisions if they are to extract the full value of Industry 4.0. ...

A circular model for sustainability

September 13, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read

Companies need a new, holistic approach to sustainability if they are to head off criticism and accusations of greenwashing....

Why mining matters in the era of climate change

September 3, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 6 min read

The mining sector’s ability to produce the raw materials required for climate change mitigation will have significant supply chain implications, argues IMD’s Carlos Cordon....

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Building systemic resilience in supply chains

July 25, 2024 • by Amanda Williams, Gail Whiteman, Knut Haanaes in Supply chain • 7 min read

Turbulent times can leave businesses scrambling for measures to help them bounce back after disruption. But these actions may in fact increase overall supply chain fragility....

How AI could help navigate complex trade rules and save billions on tariffs

July 4, 2024 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Philip Sieber-Gasser in Supply chain • 7 min read

The sheer complexity of trade regulation and the risk of non-compliance mean companies are missing out on billions in tariff savings from Free Trade Arrangements (FTA) in their global supply chains. New...

A high-stakes game: Securing the supply chain

June 24, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 7 min read

In an era of unpredictability, businesses must take many more strategic decisions about supply chain management, say IMD’s Carlos Cordon and supply chain adviser Tariq Farooq...

Think manufacturing closer to home is too costly? These digital tools might just change your mind

June 13, 2024 • by Suzanne de Treville in Supply chain • 15 min read

Many executives recognize the value of local manufacturing but struggle to shake off the view that low-cost production is better for the bottom line. Exploring their options through simulations and competitive games...

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Why supply chain reorganization now tops the CEO’s agenda

April 25, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 7 min read

Amid mounting geopolitical tensions, CEOs must take direct control of supply chain resilience, says IMD’s Carlos Cordon...

The challenges of using true demand through the supply chain

April 3, 2024 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Richard Markoff in Supply chain • 7 min read

Looking at previous customer purchase data might seem like an obvious source of information upon which to base your forecasts. But it’s not quite as straightforward as you’d think...

Sustainable Supply Chain vertical integration

Securing supply chains through vertical integration

March 28, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply chain • 7 min read

Organizations are facing increasingly demanding challenges, from soaring materials costs to new geopolitical risks and perpetual supply chain instability. New international rules add to the pressure, requiring companies to manage the Scope...

Building the Foundations for Sustainable Performance: Tariq Farooq