Dr. Edgar E. Blanco, MIT Center for Transportation & LogisticsFrom Dr. Edgar E. Blanco, MIT Center for Transportation & LogisticsBusiness Strategy AlignmentGlobal Recession, Obama's Policies to Affect Supply ChainsThe election of Barack Obama in the United States, the repercussions of the global "financial bailout" and a potential increase in environmental regulations will affect supply chain operations at multiple levels. The ability to quickly monitor and absorb these changes in supply chain structures will be the main agenda for 2009.February 19, 2009All TechnologyMastering Significant Global UncertaintyAs the financial crisis ripples through the global economy, supply chains will need to re-invent themselves and deal with uncertainty at all levels: economic, financial and regulatory. The need to balance short-term needs with long-term investments in global supply chains will add significant uncertainty to global supply chain operations.February 19, 2009Business Strategy AlignmentLooking Green in the EyeFor the last three years global corporations have added "green" and "sustainability" to the supply chain agenda, in particular with respect to climate change and carbon footprint reductions. This trend coincided with unprecedented economic growth and record-breaking energy prices. With recession looming, supply chains will face their true commitment to the environment as they adjust operations.February 19, 2009Page 1 of 1
