The DC Velocity Q&A
The New (Ab)Normal
How has the pandemic affected businesses in general and supply chains in particular? Dr. Yossi Sheffi, a professor at MIT, offers some answers in his latest book.
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Articles by David Maloney
In Person
In Person interview: Ed Bowersox of CJ Logistics America
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Ed Bowersox of CJ Logistics America discusses peak season, the benefits of lean, and the need for resiliency.
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BIG PICTURE
Railroads: Still on track
Despite the pandemic, railroads have made progress on a number of fronts in 2020.
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In Person
In Person interview: Derek Lester of Intralox
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Derek Lester of Intralox discusses the conveyor market and how e-commerce is impacting supply chains.
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THOUGHT LEADERS
Lifting spirits during difficult times: interview with Bobby Burg
Despite significant operating and market disruptions, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has managed to keep the beverages flowing throughout the pandemic. The secret, says Bobby Burg, is in the planning.
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BIG PICTURE
Logistics challenges are why we can’t expect a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as we’d like
Most of us will not have access to a vaccine until at least the middle of next year. That’s partly because our current medical supply chains aren’t equipped for a rollout of this scale and complexity.
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THOUGHT LEADERS
Holiday 2020: An interview with RILA’s Jessica Dankert
The retail sector was among the hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, retailers are scrambling to salvage the holiday shopping season amid strange and uncertain times.
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In Person
Interview: Paul Roy of AutoStore
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Paul Roy of AutoStore discusses goods-to-person technology and how his company is meeting the challenge of finding automation technicians.
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BIG PICTURE
Greener by the day: A look at some recent supply chain sustainability initiatives
From marine terminals to grocery stores, businesses are rethinking operations with an eye toward lessening their environmental impact.
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In Person
In Person Interview: Vincent Halma of SSI Schaefer
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Vincent Halma of SSI Schaefer discusses the effects of Covid-19 on the market and how automation will shape the future of facility design.
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