ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainThree Financial Stumbling Blocks to Building Resilient Supply ChainsThe task of building and sustaining resilient supply chains remains extremely challenging for many companies.Feb 2, 2023Feb 2, 2023
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainShould the Supply Chain Profession Adopt Ethical Automation?Automation is transforming supply chains, but the societal cost in terms of inequality may be highNov 22, 2021Nov 22, 2021
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainPost-Pandemic Supply Chains: A Prognosis from Johnson & JohnsonHow a global manufacturer has learned some vital lessons about managing uncertainty and planning for the futureApr 1, 2021Apr 1, 2021
ken cottrillOnline Retailers Undervalue the Brand Equity of Green Delivery Optionsby Josué C. Velázquez Martínez and Ken CottrillDec 7, 2020Dec 7, 2020
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainHow the COVID-19 Supply Chain Succeeds When It FailsSupply chains triumph when they complete deliveries satisfactorily — but not when the payload is the COVID-19 virus.Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainHow to Manage Uncertainty in the Face of Extreme ChangeDealing with uncertainty, whether in the form of a crisis such as a natural disaster or a disruptive force such as technological…Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainUnwrapping Supply Chain’s Gifts to Holiday ShoppersDespite retailers’ obsession with making the buying experience more convenient this holiday season, for many consumers choosing the right…Nov 25, 2019Nov 25, 2019
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainImproving Forecast Accuracy Through Demand SensingConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companies use robust algorithms to interpret patterns from historical sales and predict future demand…Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
ken cottrillWill Blockchain Create a Digital Divide in Shipping?On November 6, 2018 nine leading ocean carriers and terminal operators announced that they are forming a consortium to develop the Global…Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018
ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainHow Inbound Logistics Networks Can Be a New Source of SavingsIn an age where customers are expecting faster deliveries and increased flexibility, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are…Oct 25, 2018Oct 25, 2018
