Between The Links
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 year: Preparations were in place in the village/grocery store/castle/wherever the …
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 …
Is Your Supply Chain Vaccinated?
Hannah Kain - May 25, 2021
After 15 months of pandemic disruptions, demand fluctuations and supply problems, supply chain pros are like toddlers crying from the back seat: “Are we there …
Supply chain disruptions – no immediate relief in sight
Hannah Kain - April 6, 2021
When will the supply chain world return to “normal”? This is by far the number one question in my inbox these days as supply chain …
Chess vs Supply Chain: The Next Move is Yours
Hannah Kain - March 10, 2021
Chess players are often admired for their analytical skills and ability to make decisions. Yet, chess is so much simpler than supply chain. There are …
