Between The Links
50 Years of Supply Chain: Looking back on 25 years and forward to the next 25 years.
Hannah Kain - June 15, 2022
25 years have gone by since we invented ALOM. Leased an empty building. Bought the first technology. Hired the first staff. Started building the culture. Developed the supply chain business that is ALOM. Serviced our …
Boards and C-suite Get Crash Course in Supply Chain
Hannah Kain - May 6, 2022
“We’re just losing confidence that they’re actually going to deliver,” said Cummins CEO and chairman, Tom Linebarger recently about Cummins’ suppliers as he was commenting …
Cocktail Napkin Math Portends Ongoing West Coast Port Back-ups
Hannah Kain - February 1, 2022
After decades in supply chain, my main focus area frankly has not been U.S. Ports. Yes, like everyone else, I have recognized that we have …
Holiday Disruptions Serve as 2021 Supply Chain Metaphor
Hannah Kain - December 22, 2021
During my childhood, the Danish television channel in December would feature a daily show leading up to Christmas. The over-all theme was the same each …
It’s [Supply Chain] War out There. The Best Duct Tape and Talent Will Win.
Hannah Kain - October 8, 2021
“How long can I keep asking my staff to work 14 hour days?”, asked my friend who is running a major global supply chain organization. …
Whack-a-Mole Supply Chain is Here – How Big is Your Hammer?
Hannah Kain - August 26, 2021
My prepandemic advice for supply chain planning: Plan for 98% and “wing” the remaining 2%. There is no way you can plan for 100%. Those …
Watch Out! The Bullwhip May Hit You.
Hannah Kain - July 30, 2021
Demand swings are creating shortages. But shortages are also creating demand swings. When a product is in short supply or – worse – unavailable, we …
