A Value Chain is a set of activities that a company performs in order to deliver its product or service for the market. The concept was introduced by Michael Porter in his 1985 best-seller, ...

Process mapping is a powerful tool to help businesses understand, manage, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their operations. This 2-day workshop will focus on Value Stream Maps for ...

The decades-long rush of businesses to digitize their business processes shows no sign of abating. Digital technology has spread across the supply chain and throughout the enterprise—with generally ...

Dairy production systems encompass a wide spectrum of farm models, ranging from smallholder and peri-urban units to large-scale commercial operations. These systems are shaped by local agro-ecological ...

Start-ups establishing innovative business models now receive a great deal of attention. However, both academic research and the media in general tend to focus only on a minority of start-ups, and ...

Comprehensive mapping of an organization’s supply chain can represent a significant short-term investment—but a new report argues that it’s the first step toward mitigating the long-term risks that ...

Since the pandemic, supply chain disruptions have become a regular challenge for manufacturers. They can happen at any time, and have a significant impact on operations. To avoid or minimize the ...