Ever hear of the Swiss Cheese Model? Me neither.... but it seems to do a nice job explaining disruptions that can cripple supply chains. Read more...

Managing risk in the supply chain is an important topic that sometimes is impeded due to the nature of the extended chain. Asking the right questions of the right players can help pinpoint potential problems. Read more...

In an article on the Forbes site, Robert Bowman explains why 3PLs are getting bigger but fewer in number. What's driving this consolidation trend? Read more...