ken cottrillinMITSupplyChainThree Financial Stumbling Blocks to Building Resilient Supply ChainsThe task of building and sustaining resilient supply chains remains extremely challenging for many companies.4 min read·Feb 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 high6 min read·Nov 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 future4 min read·Apr 1, 2021----
ken cottrillOnline Retailers Undervalue the Brand Equity of Green Delivery Optionsby Josué C. Velázquez Martínez and Ken Cottrill5 min read·Dec 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.4 min read·Jul 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…5 min read·Feb 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…8 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Nov 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…4 min read·Nov 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…3 min read·Oct 25, 2018----