Local food producers have played a key role in economic development across rural areas in the US. Whole Foods built a model that scaled this ecosystem and provided access to eager consumers. How will Amazon’s acquisition affect the local-first philosophy that Whole Foods has championed?
Want a new pair of personalized kicks by tomorrow? Adidas is sprinting to the printers.
Adidas, the giant sportswear manufacturer with more than $ 19.0 Billion in revenues, sold 360 million pair footwear in 2016 and produced 97% of total footwear volume in Asia. [1] However, “Speedfactory” project that Adidas initiated under the umbrella of German Government’s “Autonomic for Industry 4.0” program seems that it will innovate supply chain operations in sportswear industry soon. [2]
Given Nespresso’s insistence on the best quality, are its sustainability programs enough to protect its supply chain in the long-term?
In the Fall of 2017, as Tesla prepares its ambitious rollout of the Model 3, the reality of mass market electric vehicles (EVs) seems closer than ever. To tackle climate change –and pollution—many countries (e.g., France, UK, India, Norway, China) have adopted bans on fossil fuel cars in the coming decades1. Although these policies changes are promising for EVs, the sudden rush for the metals used in lithium-based batteries is, paradoxically, threatening the viability of Tesla’s supply chain and its dream to deliver a mass market EV car. The sourcing and supply of Cobalt –a crucial component of Tesla’s batteries—is a particular area of concern and could stop Elon's dream in its track.
Digitalization has disrupted the entertainment and media supply chain, leading to unprecedented realignment and M&A activity in the industry.
Pinnacle Foods reaches 85% of American households. But its brands’ raw materials – agricultural products – are at risk due to climate change. What is the company doing to address this existential threat?
Royal Caribbean will have to reinvent itself in order to compete in the art of cruise ship supply chain and tourism operations.
Counterfeit drugs adversely impact both consumers and pharmaceutical companies. Can blockchain help solve this problem?
Additional technology investments could allow Walmart to ship goods directly from stores, reducing the time and potential cost of last mile delivery
