Supplying perspective on supply chain resilience
With so much attention focused on supply chains, it makes sense to think more deeply about how supply chain stability should be evaluated. Supply chain resilience has traditionally been looked at in terms of an organization or a relationship between supplier and purchaser.
Italian ices, Taco Bell items among the many pandemic shortages
COVID-19 has been responsible for many shortages this past year. You now can add to that growing list 34 flavors from Ralph's Italian Ices. The factory doesn't have enough workers to make the popular flavors.
Nationwide supply shortages hit close to home
Do you want to change the color of your house or eat chicken? Unfortunately, shortages have been making paint and poultry hard to find. These shortages could end up affecting you for months to years.
What are the U.S. fuel transit alternatives?
While the worst is over for the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, Professor of Supply Chain Management Dale Rogers says that more preparation and alternative modes of supply chain are needed to ward off future attacks.
Gas, other infrastructure susceptible to computer hacks
Supply chain expert explains how ransomware attacks will continue to increase, therefore straining supply chains.
Pipeline hack uncovers another issue; not enough gas transport drivers
Supply chain professor talks about the high worker turnover rate in the trucking industry.
Safer shopping: Scottsdale mother invents recyclable shopping cart liner
ASU Economist Dennis Hoffman talks about the importance of consumer behaviors and shopping patterns after the pandemic.
Arizona State University students use logistical knowledge to help feed families
ASU students built a system that solves logistical challenges some food banks face, like short working hours.
Arizona could become an electric vehicle manufacturing hub
The Valley could soon welcome additional auto suppliers as more electric automobile manufacturing networks pop up.
ASU's new graduates heading into promising job market compared to the class of 2020
Employers are looking to hire more 2021 graduates than the previous class, as vaccine distribution and the steady job market creates a more stable future.