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What’s One Supply Chain Misconception That Needs to Be Cleared Up Now?

A lights-out supply chain? A systemic truck driver shortage? Cost-prohibitive sustainability? Readers tackle these misconceptions and more.

Have Companies Made Progress Toward Supply Chain Resilience Since the Pandemic?

Most readers agree supply chains have become more resilient since the pandemic. But some note caveats and potential pitfalls.

You’re Writing a Book About How to Manage Supply Chains in 2025. What’s the Longest Chapter?

Readers reveal the most voluminous chapters of their imaginary supply chain management manuscripts.

GOOD QUESTION: True or False? Managing Supply Chains Is More Challenging Than Ever

Is supply chain management the toughest it has ever been? Or are tech tools so advanced they’re alleviating the uncertainty and guarding against disruptions? Industry insiders have a lot to say.

GOOD QUESTION: What’s One Underrated Skill in Supply Chain Management?

From composure to the ability to handle objections, these skills may not be part of curriculums but they make for great supply chain managers.

GOOD QUESTION: How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Supply Chain Management in the Next Five Years?

Who’s scared of artificial intelligence? These human experts weigh in on how AI will affect supply chain management in the coming years, with answers ranging from “cataclysmic” to “game changing” to “meh.”

GOOD QUESTION: What’s One Transportation Metric Shippers Should Pay More Attention To?

While on-time delivery remains a top answer, industry insiders point out other transportation metrics that merit attention and closer consideration.

GOOD QUESTION: What’s Your Controversial Take on a Supply Chain Issue?

Industry insiders share their controversial opinions on supply chain topics.

GOOD QUESTION: Who Would Be Your Lifeline During a Logistics Crisis? Why?

Dwight D. Eisenhower. I make use of the Eisenhower Matrix (pictured). I would want to have heard from the man himself. Planning, preparing, and executing a moment in history like the Normandy invasion puts any logistics crisis in perspective. Do everything in your power to prepare. And at a certain point you need to have confidence in that preparation—and your people—to get on with the task at hand.

–Richard Kohn
Director, Global Logistics & Optimization
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