How will supply chains be designed in the future? There are new forces at work--new dynamics--but even old forces will influence the structure of supply chains. Charles H. Fine, a professor at MIT ...

Ann Arbor, Michigan-based supply chain design software business LLamasoft is considered one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. The company was founded by Don Hicks and Toby ...

Why does the supply chain that served you so well yesterday seem designed to end your company today? Don’t be surprised; that’s how nature works. Yesterday’s design is optimized for yesterday.

The end goal of any company is a satisfied customer. The process of locating, obtaining and transporting the inputs needed to do this is the core function of supply chain management. Specifically in ...

Supply chain design was once seen as an activity to be endured every few years — a strategic exercise that wasn’t tied to operations. Now, however, competitive companies are realizing that every ...

Accurate modeling of a company’s supply chain network provides insights into optimal production, storage locations, and raw materials supply network strategy. The modeling process can last from one ...