Global supply chains are still a source of strength, not weakness
Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply For the best part of a week, the Suez canal was blocked by a 200,000-tonne metaphor. The Ever Given is not just one of the world’s biggest container ships, it is also the emblem of a backlash that accuses globalisation of going too far….
Supercharged Supply Chain; Digitalization
In this episode, Ron and Joseph discuss supply chains and digitalization. Certainly, recent events and the disruptions that have gone with them have illuminated the need and benefits of digitalization. And it’s no longer just about digital documents required for moving products from one point to another, but to use digitalization – in all of…
Digitalization
Recorded: March 20, 2021 About the podcast In this episode, Ron and Joseph discuss supply chains and digitalization. Certainly, recent events and the disruptions that have gone with them have illuminated the need and benefits of digitalization. And it’s no longer just about digital documents required for moving products from one point to another, but to…
5 Challenges to Expanding into Europe with Joseph Paris
From the “Logistics of Logistics” podcast; June 4th, 2020 Joseph Paris and Joe Lynch discuss 5 challenges to expanding into Europe. As an American entrepreneur and recognized expert in operational excellence living in Germany, Joe Paris has unique, first-hand insights into the challenges facing American companies expanding into Europe. Key Takeaways – 5 Challenges to Expanding into Europe…
How Toyota thrives when the chips are down
(Reuters) – Toyota may have pioneered the just-in-time manufacturing strategy but when it comes to chips, its decision to stockpile what have become key components in cars goes back a decade to the Fukushima disaster. After the catastrophe severed Toyota’s supply chains on March 11, 2011, the world’s biggest automaker realised the lead-time for semiconductors…
Event, Feb 25, 2021: Logistics M&A Outlook; Will Corporations Still Ride the Bull Market?
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management M&A activity in the transportation and logistics sector was booming in 2020. Will the trend continue in 2021? Join a panel of industry insiders as they reflect on last year’s exceptional deal flow and discuss expectations for the year ahead. Topics include:• What were the key drivers of acquisition…