Jan 30, 2024
Handfield answers questions about the causes and potential economic impact of the bottleneck in the Panama Canal.
Nov 3, 2023
Lingering effects from a weekslong autoworkers strike could create shipping delays for holiday shoppers and retailers, as could a federal government shutdown.
Oct 25, 2023
Handfield offers insight on the challenges customs officials face in intercepting banned products at U.S. ports.
Oct 3, 2023
From counterfeiting to unauthorized sales, Rob Handfield offers organizations a comprehensive solution to combat the impact of criminal activity on supply chains.
Sep 26, 2023
Poole College's Rob Handfield sheds light on how the Panama Canal drought is causing a shipping bottleneck with ripple effects on the supply chain.
Sep 21, 2023
Handfield says the United Auto Workers strike could drive up car prices and cause shortages of some vehicle models.
Jul 21, 2023
Handfield offers insight on ways governments can become more resilient on the supply chain front.
Jun 23, 2023
Poole College professor Rob Handfield discusses the world’s reliance on China for electric vehicle batteries and what the U.S. needs to gain a competitive edge.
Jun 14, 2023
Poole College professor Rob Handfield discusses how the demand for ‘green metals’ used in electric vehicle battery manufacturing far exceeds global supply and today’s known reserves.
Aug 25, 2022
Rob Handfield and fellow NC State researchers have developed the Ethical Apparel Index to promote ethical, sustainable supplier factories worldwide.