Handfield

Jan 5, 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain: Potential Problems and Bottlenecks

Handfield and Finkenstadt combine their expertise of the global supply chain, medical supply chain, government acquisition and enterprise sourcing for the federal government to evaluate Operation Warp Speed’s strategic plan and the national infrastructure available.

Nov 12, 2020

The Strategic Stockpile Failed; Experts Propose New Approach to Emergency Preparedness

Academic and military experts are calling for a new approach to national emergency preparedness.

Jun 19, 2020

Tom Linton About the Physics of Supply Chain and Paths to Become CPO

Tom Linton, chief procurement officer for Flex Ltd., breaks down lessons learned throughout his career while giving insight to the laws of physics in supply chain, localized supply chains and advice for recent college graduates.

May 20, 2020

Rob Handfield Webinar on Vital Supply Chains in a Pandemic

Rob Handfield, director of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and professor of operations and supply chain management, served as a presenter for S&P Global Market Intelligence’s University Essentials webinar on the vital supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with representatives from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Handfield described COVID-19 as the catalyst of supply chain…

Apr 2, 2020

Dogs or Ventilators: Where is the Real Shortage?

Robert Handfield, executive director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and Bank of America University distinguished professor of operations and supply chain management, explains the impact of COVID-19 on the pharmaceutical global supply chain.

Apr 2, 2020

Rob Handfield on the Perilous State of Healthcare Supply Chain

Robert Handfield, executive director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative and Bank of America University distinguished professor of operations and supply chain management, explains the impact of COVID-19 on the global supply chain of the healthcare industry.

Apr 1, 2020

Supply Chain Impacts – Where are All the N95 Masks?

Robert Handfield explains the impact of COVID-19 on the global supply chain of mask production and what this means for the healthcare industry.

Mar 18, 2020

Rob Handfield Assures Shoppers Grocery Supply Chains Are Strong

Rob Handfield assures that the grocery supply chains are strong as shoppers continue to buy groceries in mass quantities.

Feb 5, 2020

Rob Handfield’s 2020 Supply Chain Predictions

Rob Handfield, executive director of the SCRC, provides his 2020 predictions for the supply chain industry.

Oct 3, 2019

How Blockchain Technology Could Reshape Supply Chain Management

Professor Rob Handfield discusses how blockchain technology can reshape the future of supply chain management by eliminating financial disputes and facilitating international transactions.