4 pillars for today’s operations management
Operations management built on a foundation of trust, talent, transparency, and technology can help companies not only react to but anticipate future disruptions....

March 3, 2026 • by Julia Binder, Manuel Braun in Supply Chain • 10 min read
Circularity has evolved from a waste reduction tactic into a strategic driver of business value, helping companies secure resources, manage risk, and deliver superior customer outcomes in an increasingly volatile world.” ...
Continue readingMay 21, 2024 • by Magdi Batato, Xavier Mesnard, Suketu Gandhi in Supply Chain • 3 min read
Operations management built on a foundation of trust, talent, transparency, and technology can help companies not only react to but anticipate future disruptions....
May 16, 2024 • by Simon J. Evenett in Supply Chain • 7 min read
From reconfiguring supply chains to engaging with policymakers, these tactics, based on expert interviews, offer a roadmap for multinationals to thrive in a world marked by geopolitical turbulence....
April 25, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply Chain • 6 min read
Amid mounting geopolitical tensions, CEOs must take direct control of supply chain resilience, says IMD’s Carlos Cordon...
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...
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...
March 14, 2024 • by Ralf W. Seifert, Alberto Fabregat, Srinath Goud Vanga in Supply Chain • 9 min read
How can businesses employ large language models in supply chain management?...
February 5, 2024 • by Eugenio Longo in Supply Chain • 7 min read
Standards, supply chains, and 'white spots': ESG's star is still in the ascendancy – but businesses and banks need immaculate data to report with confidence....
January 31, 2024 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply Chain • 7 min read
After several years of unprecedented disruption, will 2024 be any easier for supply chain leaders? Almost certainly not....
December 7, 2023 • by Richard Markoff, Ralf W. Seifert in Supply Chain • 5 min read
With a growing number of online retailers now offering to provide third-party logistics to vendors, the boundaries are blurring between e-commerce and logistics....
October 4, 2023 • by Carlos Cordon in Supply Chain • 6 min read
De-risking strategies, sustainability considerations, and geopolitical awareness will play pivotal roles in reshaping how businesses operate in the years to come....
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