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Global supply chains are severely strained by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Supply chain and manufacturing specialist Rosemary Coates discusses how companies can address the disruption.

Coronavirus is slowing global supply chains. Independent supply chain specialist Rosemary Coates explains how to build robust backup plans.

Blockchain doesn’t generate the breathless headlines that it did before the Crypto market’s 2018 pullback. Yet while market hype has slowed, blockchain has become an essential tool for...

A multinational beverage company had decided to close one of its manufacturing plants and move production to a lower-cost facility. Looking for a steady, neutral, and disciplined hand to create...

The board of a global industrial conglomerate needed to unexpectedly terminate the CEO of a US subsidiary. They knew that his ideal replacement would take some time to recruit, combining an...

As organizations grow, new roles emerge, new processes evolve, and strategies become more complex. During this shift, it’s easy for gaps and inefficiencies to develop, and—especially when the...

In 2015, “Uber for Trucking” ventures—inspired by the famous ride-sharing app that’s disrupted the taxi industry—raised over $65 million from VC and other funding sources. Imitation is the best...

A global industrial company was creating a new commercial group to standardize marketing, communications, and sales processes across its many business lines. Org designs and implementation plans...

A leading industrial company faced unchartered waters: for the first time, it was making a substantial “carve-out acquisition” from a competitor. The internal acquisition team had only handled...

A multi-billion-dollar housing materials business had expanded its global distribution centers to accommodate its growing customer base. But executives were struggling to optimize the new...

A global aerospace manufacturer was looking to expand its modest presence in the automotive sector. Thanks to increased interest in electric vehicles, market demand for its technologies was...

A manufacturing company was preparing for a major corporate split. The internal communications team needed help crafting and executing a communications strategy during the transition. Hoping to...