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Chain Reaction: Insights


Sustainability Isn’t a Cost Burden—it’s a Profit Driver
I’ll admit, early in my career I used to cringe when I heard “sustainability” and “ESG” in supply chain conversations. It sounded like...
Sep 81 min read


Sustainability Isn’t a Cost Burden—it’s a Profit Driver
I’ll admit, early in my career I used to cringe when I heard “sustainability” and “ESG” in supply chain conversations. It sounded like...
Sep 81 min read


Supply Chain Autonomy: Closer Than You Think, But Not Where You Expect
A few years ago, I was in a leadership meeting where someone asked, “When will supply chain run itself?” Most in the room laughed. I...
Sep 11 min read


Is Supply Chain a Cost Center…or the Engine for Growth?
Years ago, I sat in a budget review where a colleague asked if we could “trim the fat” from supply chain. My response surprised the room:...
Aug 261 min read


Talent Is the New Supply Chain Constraint
The biggest supply chain constraint in 2025 isn’t steel, chips, or freight—it’s people. As digital tools outpace traditional org structures, companies must rethink how they attract, grow, and empower supply chain talent. This article explores how role design, upskilling, and interim leadership support are helping organizations build agile, future-ready teams in the middle of a talent war that shows no signs of slowing down.
Aug 42 min read


When Senior Leadership Isn’t Ready for Change: Navigating Control, Fear, and the Spotlight
Leadership isn’t about spotlighting yourself. It’s about empowering others to lead. This article explores what happens when senior leaders aren’t ready for change—and the quiet strategies you can use to keep making progress.
Jul 313 min read


Material Moves Without a Transaction? That’s a Red Flag.
Material Moves Without a Transaction? That’s a Red Flag.
Jul 282 min read


From Tactical to Transformative: How AI Is Redefining Procurement
From Tactical to Transformative: How AI Is Redefining Procurement
Jul 243 min read


Rethinking Distance: Why Reshoring and Nearshoring Are Gaining Ground
Rethinking Distance: Why Reshoring and Nearshoring Are Gaining Ground
Jul 213 min read


Rethinking Risk: Why Resiliency Is Now the Core of Supply Chain Strategy
Rethinking Risk: Why Resiliency Is Now the Core of Supply Chain Strategy
Jul 183 min read


The Dirty Secret Behind Most Supply Chain Breakdowns? Bad Data.
The Dirty Secret Behind Most Supply Chain Breakdowns? Bad Data.
Jul 163 min read
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