The pioneer spirit shines through
13 September 2012
Following last month’s terrorist attacks, supply chain professionals in the US have been working flat out to keep the deliveries coming. And, reports Liz Simpson, technology providers believe their solutions are now more relevant than ever
In recent weeks, the US supply chain community has been adopting a new philosophy, focusing less on just-in-time, and more on “just-in-case”. Since the atrocities that toppled the twin towers of the World Trade Centre and took a chunk out of the Pentagon, companies are realising that while global outsourcing may have cut their costs, it has also increased their risk...