Nathanael Vlachos, SCB ContributorFrom Nathanael Vlachos, SCB ContributorAll TechnologyRisk Management Remains an Untapped Resource in ProcurementThe pandemic revealed vulnerabilities within organizations that did not build strong relationships with suppliers or leverage robust monitoring systems to track and assess risks.February 1, 2021Forecasting & Demand PlanningDon’t Chicken Out in Your Supply ChainAnalyst Insight: The wildly successful social media campaign for Popeyes’ new chicken sandwich — which quickly led to critical supply shortages for the company — is a cautionary tale about the havoc that social media can wreak on supply chains. To avoid squandering opportunities afforded by unprecedented demand, supply chains need to run like well-oiled machines, with collaborative sales and operations planning (S&OP), a finger on the pulse of social media sentiment, best-practice scenario planning, and rock-solid supplier relationships.February 8, 2020Page 1 of 1