Supply Chain Trends by Elementum

The Supply Chain Can’t Stop: A Story from the Front Lines at Ken’s Foods

Nader Mikhail - June 5, 2020

It was Wednesday, March 11th and Ken’s Foods had a dilemma. They wanted their corporate teams to work from home but at least 60 individuals currently worked on desktop computers in the office,...

Tropical Storm Nate: What You Need to Know

Joseph Tanador - October 6, 2017

Since the three most recent destructive hurricanes — Harvey, Irma, and Maria — wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and the Southeastern US, Tropical Storm Nate is now brewing in the Gulf Coast. As the storm strengthens, here’s what you need to know:

Hurricane Harvey & Irma's Threat on the Product Economy

Joseph Tanador - September 8, 2017

As we reel from Hurricane Harvey and are still struggling to survive Hurricane Irma, here is how companies have been affected so far.

Logistics of Hurricane Harvey's Humanitarian Aid

Joseph Tanador - August 30, 2017

Hurricane Harvey has been wreaking havoc in the state of Texas since Friday, August 25th, crippling most of the state, and specifically devastating Houston. It made its second landfall on Wednesday morning, August 30th, inundating another Texas...

Can Auto Industry Hero Carlos Ghosn Reboot Troubled Mitsubishi Motors?

Joseph Tanador - November 2, 2016

About half a billion dollars in savings forecast next year
Chief executives will be reshuffled
Ghosn to chair three companies: Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Renault
Rebuilding consumer trust is Ghosn’s main priority

Is Samsung's Supply Chain Prepared for its Demand?

Joseph Tanador - August 25, 2016

Demand and pre-orders for Samsung Electronics’ new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone have exceeded the company’s estimates, the South Korean tech giant and the world’s largest smartphone maker announced on Wednesday.

The National Truck Driver Shortage is Threatening the Freight Industry

Joseph Tanador - July 18, 2016

The trucking industry, which moves 70% of US freight, has been facing a driver shortage for the past 15 years. The industry is short 48,000 drivers, and its severe turnover rate—87% in 2015—isn’t helping. Shipping routes and truck sales have been...

Terror Attack in Nice, France: What We Know So Far

Joseph Tanador - July 15, 2016

France extended its State of Emergency for three months following the terror attack in the city of Nice at Bastille Day celebration, the country’s most important national holiday, on Thursday evening, July 15. President François Hollande said ...

Can A New CEO Remodel Valeant Pharmaceuticals?

Joseph Tanador - May 10, 2016

Embattled Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. announced on Wednesday, April 27 a multimillion-dollar employment agreement for its new CEO, Joseph “Joe” C. Papa.

Brussels Attacks: What You Need to Know

Joseph Tanador - March 22, 2016

Transportation and business operations grind to a halt in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels.

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