top of page

Search


Supply Chains Didn’t Fail. They Performed Exactly as Designed.
Supply chains did not fail over the last five years. They performed exactly as they were designed to. The problem is that most were built for a world that no longer exists. For decades, companies optimized their supply chains for efficiency—lean inventories, single-source suppliers, and tightly synchronized production schedules. Those decisions made sense in stable environments where demand was predictable and disruption was rare. They drove down costs, improved margins, and

Michael Allen
Mar 243 min read


A Discussion about Consultants
A consultant is a subject matter expert in a specific activity. That expertise is developed through direct experience or through academic...

Michael Allen
Apr 30, 20213 min read


Supply Chain Viability
A quick read article that is focused on analyzing the firms within the supply chain to determine supply chain viability.

Michael Allen
Apr 24, 20212 min read


Data Management
A short discussion focused on data management and the need to focus on data that matters.

Michael Allen
Sep 13, 20202 min read


Teleworking Leadership: Perspectives from a Subordinate
An article about management techniques for teleworking personnel. Written from the perspective of a subordinate.

Michael Allen
Sep 13, 20203 min read
bottom of page
