A company's supply chain stretches from the factory where its products are made to the point the products are in customer hands. Supply chain strategy determines when product should be fabricated, ...

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 ...

Until 2001, the world of supply chain management, especially in retail, had been driven by what we call the "push system," a very linear and slow-to-move-forward process. This approach, historically ...

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.

Long-established methods for designing supply chains are becoming obsolete. As a result, companies need fresh approaches to keep pace with ever-changing markets and harness new technology’s benefits.

Analyst Insight: Recent supply chain issues and disruptions have shone a spotlight on deficiencies in supply chain design. Companies’ responses have mostly been operational; they were able to absorb ...

A pull chain light fixture is handy for basements and storage areas—until it quits working. The internal switch mechanism can wear out, or pulling too hard on the cord can snap the chain or pull it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover logistics and supply chain management. Schneider Electric provides energy management and industrial and building ...

Productivity is a shared goal in industrial applications, involving designers, component makers, and end users. Everyone plays a role. In this report, the editors of Motion System Design polled belt ...

What are some outstanding design/ construction features in a chain drive, and how do they contribute to higher productivity? Chains are versatile components used in power transmission, conveying, and ...