supply chain

Sep 26, 2023

Rob Handfield Explains How Panama Canal Drought Impacts Supply Chain

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

Rob Handfield Discusses How United Auto Workers Strike Could Impact Supply Chain, Car Prices

Handfield says the United Auto Workers strike could drive up car prices and cause shortages of some vehicle models. 

Jun 23, 2023

Rob Handfield Addresses Why China Dominates the World’s EV Supply Chain

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. 

Oct 3, 2022

Rob Handfield Analyzes the ‘Underground Economy’ of Counterfeit Goods

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, explains that retail stores have been replaced by online counterfeiting. 

Oct 3, 2022

Rob Handfield Predicts Supply Chain Disruptions During Hurricane Ian

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, explains that Hurricane Ian could impact the availability of some products. 

Sep 22, 2022

Tim Kraft Expects Disruptions as Supply Chain Workers Push Back

Tim Kraft explains that the recent threat of a railroad strike could inspire labor disputes in other industries if companies do not take initiative to create better conditions for their workers. 

Aug 19, 2022

Rob Handfield Predicts the Aftermath of the CHIPS Act

Rob Handfield shares that while the CHIPS Act is a good first step for the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing industry, the complexity of the global semiconductor supply chain makes building this industry a long process. 

Aug 16, 2022

Rob Handfield on the Use of AI Technology in the Procurement Process

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, provided insight on how artificial intelligence (AI) technology can establish procurement efficiency through contract analytics and supplier risk management. 

Jul 8, 2022

Rob Handfield on the Effects of Expensive Plastics on Health Care

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, further breaks down the shortage of plastics. 

May 20, 2022

Richard Warr Predicts Aggressive Interest Rate Increases

Richard Warr, associate dean for faculty and research, explains how shocks in the supply chain have shifted from production to distribution.