The term "value chain" encompasses the entire production process of an industry, from the introduction and refining of raw materials to the yield of the final product for the consumer. Each "link" in ...

Products move from the producer to the customer through the market value chain. This chain includes anyone who handles or enhances the product on its way to the market. Your analysis of this chain can ...

Industrial activities are one of the main causes of the depletion of natural resources. Earth Overshoot Day marks the day when the planet consumes more natural resources than the biosphere can ...

A sea change in global commerce is underway. Power struggles, climate change and the imperative to protect supply chain continuity in an increasingly tumultuous world all require a refactoring of ...

The practice of supply chain management is relatively new. The term was coined in 1982. In the last fifteen years, academic programs evolved. Most supply chain programs report through a Business ...

In the consistently evolving world of geopolitics, companies and enterprises face consistent risks to their bottom lines, with the added potential to disrupt operations. Boardroom discussions often ...

Written by Nicholas Little, Director Railway Education, Center for Railway Research and Education, Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business (ret.) Railways, passenger and freight, need ...

Traceability has become an imperative for fashion brands, particularly in the light of fast evolving environmental regulations. According to the State of Fashion 2024 report, 87% of fashion executives ...