2010/06/19 ARTICLES AND PAPERS

The causes of logistics uncertainty

logistics-uncertainty

Logistics uncertainty – a new research strand in supply chain risk research? The logistics uncertainty pyramid is further explored in this paper. The Logistics Uncertainty Pyramid Model is an excellent tool that can be used to identify issues of uncertainty, and then map these issues against their sources, from which improvements plans can be developed. [ ... ]

2010/04/03 ARTICLES AND PAPERS

Flexing your SCM muscles

supply-chain-flexibility

Flexible supply chains can indeed “flex” their supply chain management muscles (pun intended) and show the strength that lies in them. With transportation being a key ingredient in any supply chain, much of this strength comes from flexibility in transportation. [ ... ]

2010/03/28 ARTICLES AND PAPERS

Transportation - the staple ingredient in supply chains

transportation-uncertainty

Transportation is a staple ingredient in supply chains and uncertainty is a staple ingredient in risk assessments, and consequently, transportation uncertainty is a staple ingredient in supply chain risks. [ ... ]