Risk is a constant in supply chain management, but the difference today is that we have better tools to manage it. I’ve worked with global supply chain teams that no longer wait to react—they predict, model, and monitor risks before they hit. Advanced analytics has taken supply chain risk assessment from reactive guesswork to strategic […]
Global supply chains rely on coordination across borders, time zones, and cultures. What makes that coordination work isn’t just logistics—it’s understanding the people and environments behind each moving part. Cultural competence is often treated as a soft skill, but in supply chain management, it’s a hard necessity. Misunderstandings, misaligned expectations, and overlooked norms can slow […]