The Japanese Earthquake and Tsunamis — Supplier Management and Preparing for...
After the death toll is counted in Japan and potentially other countries from the massive 8.9 Richter Scale magnitude earthquake that hit this morning and the subsequent Pacific Ocean Tsunamis, today...
View ArticleJapan’s Tsunami Disaster Brings Commodity and Product Shortages
Based on our survey of a wide range of secondary sources, it appears that commodity and product shortages have already hit Japan and will soon spread into Asia and potentially the rest of the world....
View ArticleFirday Rant: A Post-Tsunami Survival Guide for Plugging Holes in Your...
Though it’s impressive how much has managed to stay online in Japan in the wake of last week’s earthquake and tsunami, one can’t help but be awash in the overwhelmingly speculative coverage of the...
View ArticleThe Invisible Hand, The Earthquake/Tsunami, and The Toyota Prius
This Friday, we feature a story on a lighter but fascinating subject in the laws of supply and demand. Last week, I had the chance to talk to John Sternal, who runs communications for LeaseTrader, a...
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