Operations
Reality Check: Deglobalization
There’s a widespread belief that U.S. companies are increasingly choosing to deglobalize. But is that really happening?
Omri Nahmias
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Technology Implementation
Scaling Automation: Two Proven Paths to Success
Ben Armstrong and Benjamin Berkowitz
Technology Implementation
Why Manufacturers Need a Phased Approach to Digital Transformation
Nitin Joglekar et al.
Supply Chains & Logistics
Pair People and AI for Better Product Demand Forecasting
Devadrita Nair and Maria Jesus Saenz
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Global Strategy
A Reshoring Renaissance Is Underway
Geopolitics and supply chain resiliency are just two of the factors spurring some manufacturers to move back to the U.S.
Erin McLaughlin and Dana M. Peterson
Analytics & Business Intelligence
Strategic Alignment With AI and Smart KPIs
When organizations create forward-looking smart KPIs with AI, they see increased strategic alignment.
David Kiron et al.
Leading Change
Procurement in the Age of Automation
Research points to six practices leaders can use to overcome stakeholder resistance to automated negotiation technology.
Remko Van Hoek and Mary Lacity
Supply Chains & Logistics
Taming the Counterfeiting Epidemic
Businesses must take a multilayered approach to effectively combat counterfeit and unauthorized sales of their products.
Robert Handfield et al.
Supply Chains & Logistics
Are You Ready for the Next Supply Disruption?
Supply chain risks have become nearly incalculable. Managing them requires a capabilities-driven mindset.
M. Johnny Rungtusanatham et al.
Financial Management & Risk
Risk Intelligence and the Resilient Company
A more logical approach to risk management can help leaders sustain value generation through disruption and uncertainty.
Ananya Sheth and Joseph V. Sinfield
Quality & Service
When Doing Less Adds Up to More
Research shows that organizations that reduce complexity can motivate employees to deliver a better customer experience.
Zeynep Ton
Supply Chains & Logistics
How E-Commerce Companies Can Reduce Returns
Research shows that product returns decrease when online shoppers receive orders in a single, consolidated delivery.
Pedro Amorim et al.
Business Models
New Threats to the Subscription Model
Inflation and supply chain disruption are exposing the risks of relying on a subscription model in some markets.
Oded Koenigsberg
Supply Chains & Logistics
Commodities Markets Are Broken. Responsible Supply Chains Can Fix Them.
Transparency about how minerals are sourced advances environmental justice and climate protection.