by Rob O'Byrne | Oct 4, 2022 | Logistics Bureau Videos, News, People, Supply Chain, Videos - Other, Videos-SCM
Yes, slavery still exists in many parts of the World. And those managing Supply Chains need to ensure they are not unknowingly supporting it! Check out the great work of the International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/ Editor’s Note: The...
by Rob O'Byrne | Sep 25, 2020 | Business thoughts, Inventory, News, Opinions, Personal, Trends
For most people, the shared economy (also known as the gig economy) is best illustrated by the Uber and AirBnB concept of crowdsourcing and convenience services based on digital platforms. The technologies and business models supporting these platforms...
by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 5, 2020 | Events, News
The question is important and must be asked: Will COVID-19 affect supply chains and global business to a greater or lesser degree than SARS did in 2003? Viral Disruption in the Supply Chain: COVID-19 vs SARS With the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19, daily...
by Rob O'Byrne | Mar 4, 2020 | Business thoughts, News
Containers are piling up in ports, international shipping has been hammered, Western companies are battling to source products from traditional suppliers, and disruptions are being experienced throughout the global supply chain. And, according to some...
by Rob O'Byrne | Nov 7, 2018 | Events, News
For those of you that know me, you’ll know that I love running live events on Supply Chain and Logistics. I suppose it’s the chance to meet new people, but mainly it’s about the opportunity to share information and experience that will help others in...
by Rob O'Byrne | Jun 25, 2018 | Charity Work, News
Time to think about others perhaps… ? As you might know, in recent years I have taken up long distance hikes as a way of taking a break. During the planning of our latest adventure walk, my wife Pat and I wanted to add some additional purpose to our journey. We had...
