The law of supply and demand is a fundamental concept of economics and a theory popularized by Adam Smith in 1776. The principles of supply and demand are effective in predicting market behavior.

Supply chain management (SCM) is often viewed by small and medium-sized manufacturers as a cost-driven, transactional function. But the cyclical nature of disruptions highlights... How M&I ...

October is Transport Month in South Africa, an ideal time to reflect on the essential role that logistics and supply chain ...

Supply chain disruption is now an everyday occurrence. Whether it is weather, cyber hackers, geopolitics or material shortages to name just a few, managers face daily risks that must be addressed. But ...

When a supply chain fails, it’s a seismic event that can touch off tsunamis of disruption, ravaging regional and global economies. Supply chain management has a direct correlation to a company ...

In a world with increasingly interconnected supply chains, your suppliers’ risks are your risks. With historic information going back to 2006, Bloomberg’s integrated data and tools give you ...

In an interconnected economy, industries operating on an international scale are increasingly vulnerable to supply chain disruption. Global events can have a profound impact on all industries ...

Chainsaw chains are the part of the chainsaw blade that cuts through wood. Over time, the chain can stretch slightly during use, which reduces the saw’s wood-cutting effectiveness, slows down ...

The clear lesson of the supply chain upheavals that accompanied the pandemic was that the longer the journey entailed in making any product, the greater the chance that something might go awry ...

“A supply chain disruption would undoubtedly lead to price increases across the board and would impact consumers’ ability to find the toys they are looking for in the weeks and months ahead ...

Rain chains are a unique and practical way to protect your home from rainwater. Sometimes called gutter chains, these chain links, cups or funnels move rainwater from your rooftop to the ground.