Supply Chain

by Harvard Business Review

Published 31 October 2023

Disruptions in the global supply chain put companies at a standstill.

Supply and demand shocks. Labor shortages. International trade wars. As businesses and customers struggle to get the products they need from across the globe, manufacturers must reassess how they operate, from considering domestic suppliers to exploring new technologies. In Supply Chain: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review, articles by experts and researchers will help you understand the risks and identify solutions to these disruptions so that you can ensure a more resilient supply chain—without sacrificing competitive advantage.

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Step past the ESG culture wars and make better decisions for your business.

Embracing ESG—environmental, social, and governance goals—isn't just the right thing to do. It's good business. Companies that don't understand and address their material long-term risks may save a few dollars today, but the truth is they're putting themselves and their investors in jeopardy. Even so, ESG has become a political flash point. How can you navigate all of the noise and upheaval that is drowning out the real conversation? ESG: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you find answers to your questions, attract ESG-savvy talent and customers, and craft your own outstanding "green ocean" strategy.

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