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By the New York Times's Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain--exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities.
A tale that will change how you look at the world. --Mark Leibovich
Named a Best Book of the Year by Foreign Policy and The Aspen Institute * Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award
How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?
The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that the system was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.
In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it--from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholders, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.
From one of the most respected economic journalists working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial--not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes.
An illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim Minshall
We live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with multiple manufactured products, including furniture, technology, clothing, and even food. And yet the processes by which these things appear in our lives are virtually invisible. How often do we stop to think: Where do the things we buy actually come from? How are they made, and how do they make their way into our hands?
The answers can be found in How Things Are Made, which traces the surprising paths taken by everyday items to reach consumers, from design to creation to delivery. Innovation expert Tim Minshall takes us on a journey through the manufacturing world, from the smallest job shops to mega-factories, from global shipping hubs to local delivery at your door, revealing the inner workings of the system that runs 24-7-365 to make and deliver the things we need--or want--to live our daily lives, including cars, cakes, phones, planes, drugs, and medical devices. Along the way, he explores how we can improve the fragility of our global manufacturing system and the impact it has on the natural world, presenting a path to a truly sustainable future.
Brimming with energy and lively examples, How Things Are Made maps the awe-inspiring global system of manufacturing that enables virtually every aspect of our existence. By making sense of this surprising and hidden world, we are able to make better choices for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.
Disruptions in the global supply chain bring companies to a standstill.
Supply and demand shocks. Labor shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from rethinking offshore options to exploring new technologies.
Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you better understand the dynamics at play worldwide and identify the risks in your supply chain network so you can ensure resilience without sacrificing competitive advantage.
Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?
Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues--blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more--each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.
You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas--and prepare you and your company for the future.
Even though businesses have Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) systems implemented, they have turned to spreadsheets and shiny new applications to run their supply chains. This has resulted in supply chains drowning in third party applications; Creating data errors and system inefficiencies, costing businesses millions - if not more.
As time goes by, business leaders are realizing that shiny isn't meeting their needs anymore. Reliance on IT, spreadsheets and new software applications to solve their woes is coming to an end. They are realizing that there is no shiny easy button. This is great but the problem is how do they optimize their supply chains if they can't truly rely on this path forward anymore?
The Only All-in-One in Way to Fix Your Supply Chain shows leaders and supply chain users how to resuscitate themselves and use their ERP system to manage their businesses effectively and efficiently. This book explains how to move to one system of record that displays one version of the truth, thus increasing the speed of decision-making and agility to line of systematic sight.
Companies that have adopted this approach have regained control of their supply chains, saving millions of dollars in inventory holdings and process efficiencies. Additionally, they've increased their speed of delivery, reliability and enhanced their customers' experiences.
Benefits to Readers
Readers of The Only All in One Way to Fix Your Supply Chain can expect to:
-Discover the truth about how hard it is to truly transform your supply chain from siloed inefficiency, using spreadsheets and multiple applications, back to being fully integrated and high performing using one system of record.
-Learn the 5 steps to transform your supply chain successfully: Leadership, Education, Master Data, Adoption and Governance. You will understand how these five things need to be done separately but together.
-Appreciate that this CAN be done with hard work, but understand the commitment required from the business to succeed on this transformation journey. This is the best team exercise you'll go on, but also the hardest.
-Understand the juxtapositional approach to successful transformation. Bringing business back to the forefront and enabling them to take back control with one system of record and lose the comfort blankets that are spreadsheets.
Every year, more businesses fail because of their old-school views toward cutting costs, and they usually begin with the supply chain. Discover how the right supply chain can actually help you thrive.
Across a range of industries, once-leading companies are in trouble: Walmart, IBM, Pfizer, HP, and The Gap to name a few, while others are thriving. The difference is how the company's leaders view their supply chain: Is it just about cutting cost or do they see its hidden tools for outperforming the competition?
Steve Jobs, upon returning to Apple in 1997, focused on transforming the supply chain. He hired Tim Cook--and the company sped up the development of new products, getting them into consumers' hands faster. The rest is history. While competitors were shutting stores, Zara's highly responsive supply chain made it the most valued company in the retail space and its founder, the richest man in Europe.
In The Supply Chain Revolution, business leaders will learn to:
Showcasing real solutions learned from true success stories like these and many others, The Supply Chain Revolution provides you with the secrets to succeeding in a disruptive world.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the various facets of the transport and logistics industry, providing detailed insights into each sector and the jobs within them. The introduction sets the stage, explaining the importance of the industry and its vast scope.
The text delves into the different sectors within transport and logistics, highlighting the diversity and complexity of the industry. It offers a detailed look at the various jobs available, giving readers an understanding of potential career paths.
Logistics is defined and explored, laying the groundwork for understanding the subsequent sections. Maintaining operational procedures is emphasized, ensuring that transport and logistics enterprises run smoothly and efficiently.
The book is dedicated to monitoring the safety of transport activities, emphasizing the importance of safety in operations. Managing international freight transfer is thoroughly covered, addressing the challenges and strategies involved in global logistics.
Focus shifts to managing a supply chain, offering strategies for effective supply chain management. Managing facility and inventory requirements is discussed, highlighting its crucial role in maintaining efficient operations.
The implementation and monitoring of transport logistics are covered, providing practical advice on ensuring logistics operations are effective. Export logistics are explored, detailing the specific requirements and challenges of exporting goods.
Establishing international distribution networks is outlined, offering strategies for global expansion. The text also discusses developing, implementing, and reviewing purchasing strategies, highlighting the importance of procurement in logistics.
The implementation and monitoring of environmental protection policies and procedures are emphasized, underscoring the industry's responsibility toward sustainability. Managing work area safety is reinforced, highlighting the importance of a safe working environment.
Finally, the book covers managing people performance, providing insights into effective leadership and management practices within the transport and logistics industry. Overall, it is a thorough resource for anyone involved in or interested in the transport and logistics sector.
The Cloud Native Attitude puts the power of cutting-edge cloud technology right into your hands by exploring what it truly means in practice. Moving beyond the jargon and tech-talk, it offers clear insights into cloud native's benefits, challenges and real-world applications.
This succinct and easy-to-understand guide draws on interviews with industry leaders and decades of hands-on expertise to demystify cloud native principles and help you navigate your own adoption journey more confidently and effectively - all with a little bit of fun too!
With expert knowledge from seasoned professionals in the field, this book equips you with the tools, knowledge and, most importantly, the right attitude to transform your understanding of the possibilities of cloud native. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this essential and accessible read provides the clarity you need in a complex landscape.
Mr Tan Chong Meng is the Institute of Policy Studies' 14th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book is an edited collection of his three IPS-Nathan Lectures, delivered from March to May 2024, and includes highlights of his question-and-answer segments with our audience.
Supply chain management has gained increased prominence in light of disruption caused by COVID-19, the unpredictable US-China trade war, and the Red Sea crisis. Furthermore, discussions surrounding deglobalisation, market bifurcation and supply chain decarbonisation raise questions about their potential impact on global trade.
In this three-part lecture series, Mr Tan will examine the past, present and future of trade, and assess key drivers and significant outcomes arising from these profound changes, drawing on his perspectives as a business leader in ports, supply chains and energy. The lectures will also delve into the remarkable expansion in global trade, the role of ports and maritime shipping, and importantly, shed light on the anticipated trajectory for Singapore's role as a maritime hub. Amid uncertain environments driven by geopolitical tensions, climate risk and technological disruption, how can we ensure the sustainability and resilience of our supply chains? How can Singapore continue to play a role as a connector of the world through trade?
The IPS-Nathan Lecture series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore, named after Singapore's sixth and longest-serving president. It seeks to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest for Singapore.
What makes a great supply chain leader?
What lessons can we learn from the best supply chain leaders across varied industries?
How can you reach the CEO chair or boardroom table from a supply chain role?
In From Source to Sold, respected industry connectors Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke uncover fascinating answers to these important questions and many more through interviews with more than two dozen veteran supply chain leaders.
Inside, you'll get firsthand accounts and insightful lessons from supply chain experts, thought leaders, and industry disruptors who are steering businesses ranging from large multinationals to innovative start-ups at the leading edge of their industries.
You'll hear about some remarkable career journeys and discover the smart business strategies and specific techniques that today's best supply chain leaders have used to make their organizations great, and - in some cases - elevate themselves to the C-suite.
The result? An invaluable compendium of leadership wisdom and field-specific knowledge, and a compass for guiding your business through our ever more disruptive times using the CHAIN Model for Supply Chain Leadership.
Whether you're just setting out in supply chain or are already a seasoned expert in the field, From Source to Sold will equip you with the global perspective and leadership mindset you need to take your career to new heights.
PLUS: Gain exclusive access to bonus content that expands on the CHAIN Leadership Model.
La inteligencia artificial (IA) se implanta progresivamente en todos los ámbitos, tanto de la vida cotidiana como de las actividades empresariales. Este libro nos permite imaginar una cadena de suministro basada en la automatización de procesos y el aprendizaje automático, con capacidades predictivas. La IA aporta herramientas que no solo optimizan las operaciones, sino que transforman la gestión de los flujos de mercancías.
Inteligencia artificial y cadena de suministro es una guía, con una visión estratégica, que contribuye a entender el contexto, las prioridades y los factores que nos ayudan a dar el salto a la cadena de suministro inteligente. Está escrito por voces expertas en áreas tan diversas como las tecnologías digitales, la planificación de la demanda, la gestión de operaciones, la cadena logística, el comercio exterior, la gestión empresarial, el marketing y las reglamentaciones internacionales.
Las herramientas de la IA están a nuestra disposición, y su conocimiento es de interés para todos los agentes que intervienen el ciclo de vida de un producto. Este libro nos muestra cómo utilizarlas, con qué propósito y misión, y también a conocer sus riesgos. Nos acerca al futuro en la gestión de nuestras organizaciones.
Rights and obligations on the goods in international trade
The Incoterms rules are used to define the rights and obligations of the selling and buying companies with respect to the delivery terms of the goods in an international sales transaction.
These rules are essential to agree on five key issues: the obligations and costs borne by the selling and buying parties, who is responsible for customs clearance and insurance of the goods, the place and time of delivery of the goods and the risks on them.
Since its first publication in 1936, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) regularly reviews these rules and adapts them to successive changes in the field of international trade. This contributes to legal certainty in international sale of goods transactions and to the standardization of their delivery terms.
This guide will help you to answer questions and choose the most appropriate Incoterms rule for each international sales transaction, making it a practical reference tool for professionals involved in foreign trade and for those who have to be trained in this subject.
What makes a great supply chain leader?
What lessons can we learn from the best supply chain leaders across varied industries?
How can you reach the CEO chair or boardroom table from a supply chain role?
In From Source to Sold, respected industry connectors Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke uncover fascinating answers to these important questions and many more through interviews with more than two dozen veteran supply chain leaders.
Inside, you'll get firsthand accounts and insightful lessons from supply chain experts, thought leaders, and industry disruptors who are steering businesses ranging from large multinationals to innovative start-ups at the leading edge of their industries.
You'll hear about some remarkable career journeys and discover the smart business strategies and specific techniques that today's best supply chain leaders have used to make their organizations great, and - in some cases - elevate themselves to the C-suite.
The result? An invaluable compendium of leadership wisdom and field-specific knowledge, and a compass for guiding your business through our ever more disruptive times using the CHAIN Model for Supply Chain Leadership.
Whether you're just setting out in supply chain or are already a seasoned expert in the field, From Source to Sold will equip you with the global perspective and leadership mindset you need to take your career to new heights.
PLUS: Gain exclusive access to bonus content that expands on the CHAIN Leadership Model.
Disruptions in the global supply chain bring companies to a standstill.
Supply and demand shocks. Labor shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from rethinking offshore options to exploring new technologies.
Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you better understand the dynamics at play worldwide and identify the risks in your supply chain network so you can ensure resilience without sacrificing competitive advantage.
Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?
Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues--blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more--each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.
You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas--and prepare you and your company for the future.
This book navigates us through thick and thin and gives us a holistic description of what is supply chain resilience, which are the factors that affect it, and which are the most effective resilience strategies that we need to implement in our supply chains in order to survive during turbulent times.
In a world where pandemics, natural disasters, climate change, and wars are only some of the disruptions that supply chains are facing, resiliency has become the alpha and the omega of supply chain management.
This book navigates us through thick and thin and gives us a holistic description of what is supply chain resilience, which are the factors that affect it, and which are the most effective resilience strategies that we need to implement in our supply chains in order to survive during turbulent times.
The book is divided into three distinct parts. In the first one discusses the term supply chain resilience-its importance, its components, and the most important supply chain resilience metrics. The author presents real life examples of well-known companies which were successful in enhancing the resilience of their supply chains. The second part presents all the factors that can influence the resilience of a supply chain and concludes with discussions of seventeen supply chain resilience strategies which can be used by almost any company, in any industry, in any part of the world.This holistic approach on supply chain resilience makes this book unique. At the end of each chapter, professors will find a dedicated part which will assist them in managing their in-class interaction with students. This book can be used as an academic compendium or as a guide for supply chain professionals who want to cement the resilience of their supply chains and successfully navigate through crisis.
Procurement can be your company's secret weapon for winning in turbulent times.
In most companies, procurement is an unglamorous, unloved part of the business. A job in the procurement office? A fast track to nowhere. Sourcing and supplier management is strictly about costs, the thinking goes, and all that matters is playing hardball to get these as low as possible. No connection to innovation or strategy or creating positive value.
Not so fast. As Boston Consulting Group thought leaders Christian Schuh, Wolfgang Schnellbächer, Alenka Triplat, and Daniel Weise explain in Profit from the Source, procurement should be regarded in a new light, because it has the potential to be a CEO's secret weapon in these fast-moving, disruptive times. The authors offer a wake-up call and a new strategic blueprint for leaders everywhere. With vivid stories and in-depth case studies, they illustrate that no other business function offers the same holistic view of a company--from suppliers who provide the organization with raw materials and components to consumers who buy the finished product. While it's true that a core task of any procurement function is to keep costs from spiraling out of control, the authors show how procurement can help businesses generate phenomenal value from five other sources of competitive advantage critical to success--innovation, quality, sustainability, speed, and risk reduction.
Drawing on BCG research and the authors' firsthand experience working with some of the world's leading companies--in high tech, automotive, consumer goods, and many other industries--Profit from the Source provides proven strategies to drive new bottom-line, as well as top-line, growth for your company.
By the New York Times's Global Economics Correspondent, an extraordinary journey to understand the worldwide supply chain--exposing both the fascinating pathways of manufacturing and transportation that bring products to your doorstep, and the ruthless business logic that has left local communities at the mercy of a complex and fragile network for their basic necessities.
A tale that will change how you look at the world. --Mark Leibovich
Named a Best Book of the Year by Foreign Policy and The Aspen Institute * Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award
How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips?
The last few years have radically highlighted the intricacy and fragility of the global supply chain. Enormous ships were stuck at sea, warehouses overflowed, and delivery trucks stalled. The result was a scarcity of everything from breakfast cereal to medical devices, from frivolous goods to lifesaving necessities. And while the scale of the pandemic shock was unprecedented, it underscored the troubling reality that the system was fundamentally at risk of descending into chaos all along. And it still is. Sabotaged by financial interests, loss of transparency in markets, and worsening working conditions for the people tasked with keeping the gears turning, our global supply chain has become perpetually on the brink of collapse.
In How the World Ran Out of Everything, award-winning journalist Peter S. Goodman reveals the fascinating innerworkings of our supply chain and the factors that have led to its constant, dangerous vulnerability. His reporting takes readers deep into the elaborate system, showcasing the triumphs and struggles of the human players who operate it--from factories in Asia and an almond grower in Northern California, to a group of striking railroad workers in Texas, to a truck driver who Goodman accompanies across hundreds of miles of the Great Plains. Through their stories, Goodman weaves a powerful argument for reforming a supply chain to become truly reliable and resilient, demanding a radical redrawing of the bargain between labor and shareholders, and deeper attention paid to how we get the things we need.
From one of the most respected economic journalists working today, How the World Ran Out of Everything is a fiercely smart, deeply informative look at how our supply chain operates, and why its reform is crucial--not only to avoid dysfunction in our day to day lives, but to protect the fate of our global fortunes.
'Blockchain applications in agriculture: Revolutionizing the food supply chain' is your definitive guide to the transformative impact of blockchain technology on agriculture and the modern food supply chain. In this comprehensive volume, we begin with Introduction to blockchain technology, laying the groundwork for readers of all backgrounds. From there, we delve into the intricate relationship between blockchain and the agriculture industry in Overview of the agriculture industry. The heart of the book explores practical applications in agriculture and the supply chain, including Blockchain-based supply chain management, Farming and crop management, Livestock management and animal welfare, and Food safety and quality assurance. We also explore how blockchain revolutionizes Agricultural finance and insurance and fosters Sustainable agriculture and supply chain sustainability. Drawing on Case studies and real-world examples, you'll see blockchain in action, offering invaluable insights for farmers, supply chain professionals, academics, and policymakers. Our forward-looking chapter, Future Trends and Challenges of Blockchain, anticipates the evolving landscape of this groundbreaking technology. This book stands out for its depth, practicality, and relevance. It is equally suitable for reference, as a methodological guide, for classroom adoption, or as essential reading for researchers and practitioners in the fields of agriculture, technology, supply chain management, and policy. Whether you're seeking to optimize farming practices, enhance supply chain transparency, or understand the regulatory implications, 'Blockchain applications in agriculture' equips you with the knowledge and inspiration needed to navigate the future of food production and distribution. Join the agricultural revolution today.
Mr Tan Chong Meng is the Institute of Policy Studies' 14th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book is an edited collection of his three IPS-Nathan Lectures, delivered from March to May 2024, and includes highlights of his question-and-answer segments with our audience.
Supply chain management has gained increased prominence in light of disruption caused by COVID-19, the unpredictable US-China trade war, and the Red Sea crisis. Furthermore, discussions surrounding deglobalisation, market bifurcation and supply chain decarbonisation raise questions about their potential impact on global trade.
In this three-part lecture series, Mr Tan will examine the past, present and future of trade, and assess key drivers and significant outcomes arising from these profound changes, drawing on his perspectives as a business leader in ports, supply chains and energy. The lectures will also delve into the remarkable expansion in global trade, the role of ports and maritime shipping, and importantly, shed light on the anticipated trajectory for Singapore's role as a maritime hub. Amid uncertain environments driven by geopolitical tensions, climate risk and technological disruption, how can we ensure the sustainability and resilience of our supply chains? How can Singapore continue to play a role as a connector of the world through trade?
The IPS-Nathan Lecture series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore, named after Singapore's sixth and longest-serving president. It seeks to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest for Singapore.