Between The Links
The Silver Lining of Trade War
Hannah Kain - September 12, 2019
The trade wars are raging with businesses struggling to keep up with changing tariff rates, restrictions, retaliation and general fall-out. As a strong free trade proponent, I recently vocalized my complaints in no uncertain terms …
Supply Chain Technology – Decision Support Steps Beyond Visibility
Hannah Kain - July 24, 2019
Which technology innovation has the biggest impact on supply chain? If my inbox subject lines are any indication, this question has moved to the forefront …
The NEW Definition of Supply Chain Disruption
Hannah Kain - June 19, 2019
In the old days, meaning up to year 2018, most supply chain professors would have simply answered that a disruption occurred when product was not …
A Different Path to Agility
Hannah Kain - May 17, 2019
Lettuce has traditionally been the poster child for the need for velocity and agility in the supply chain. Food and certain pharmaceuticals require velocity – …
REAL Supply Chain Competitive Advantage – Staff Experience and Commitment
Hannah Kain - April 15, 2019
It is hard to remember when I was ever more proud in my life. This past month an ALOM staff member was named the 2019 …
Visibility into Supply Chain Business Intelligence
Hannah Kain - February 26, 2019
I could not help contemplating the high fives going around at United Airlines headquarters for meeting their luggage delivery KPI goals. I was recently at …
Data is King – or Maybe Not?
Hannah Kain - January 3, 2019
More data is better, right? Perhaps not, and that’s an important consideration for supply chain pros as we are being overwhelmed with data that distracts …
