UCD MSc-SCM

This is the twitter account of the MSc in Supply Chain Management at University College Dublin.

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Interesting article on the logistics challenges many companies faced (and are facing).

This Is What Happens When Globalization Breaks Down https://t.co/kOGFBH8opX

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Interesting post on how we classify the economy.
https://t.co/E1xbqPjaJl

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Check out our new student experience video with one our current students.
https://t.co/N7DoI6z09D via @YouTube

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

We often hear of the truck driver shortage from the large distributors or logistics companies. This is one part of the other side of the coin,
https://t.co/Mb2VeFmNSi

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Reaching climate goals is a supply chain transparency problem.

https://t.co/j2u8TsJuup

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

The chip shortage hits Apple too.
https://t.co/QpSXtrFpnd via @DigitalTrends

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Congratulations to the MiM team! Another great MSc programme at @SmurfitSchool is rightfully recognized.

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Finding drivers has been a problem for some time now. Brexit exacerbated it by making it more difficult for immigrants to fill the post. #Brexit #logistics

https://t.co/LkkPsCG5Sh

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Lack of infrastructure is a major obstacle for vaccine delivery supply chains in developing countries.

https://t.co/gG7SQcpgSq

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Interesting short read by Jim Rice of @mitsupplychain. I think there might also be a preventative element to building resilience. E.g., not squeezing your suppliers might lower the chances of a disruption.

https://t.co/vGK8Xhridk

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Orientation at @SmurfitSchool is upon us. We are all looking forward to welcome new students and reconnect with everybody.

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Congratulations to Prof. Mark Pagell for his new publication. Very important and relevant piece of work.

Wiengarten F, Pagell M, Durach CF, et al. (2021) Exploring the performance implications of precarious work. Journal of Operations Management

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

A picture of shipping six months after Brexit

https://t.co/fph2BPBlJi

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

AI does not take away the need to think deeply about systems and decisions. It rather requires deeper thinking.

APQC Infographic: With AI comes the need for Employee Learning: https://t.co/TPfrL62FnW

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

UK food and drink exports to EU fall by almost half https://t.co/8mFp3SliMI via @financialtimes

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Congratulations to Prof. Donna Marshall for her new publication!

Kelly, S., Marshall, D., Walker, H. and Israilidis, J. (2021), "Supplier satisfaction with public sector competitive tendering processes", Journal of Public Procurement, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

If you need a light read for your holidays, here is the 250-page white house report on building resilient supply chains. It could have major implications for SCs all over the world in the coming years.

https://t.co/RMUHBu0Ezr

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Interesting take on JIT operations and shortages. It should also be said that the bullwhip effect predates the adoption of lean manufacturing and responsive supply chains.

How the World Ran Out of Everything https://t.co/ecjZgJplE9

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

Interesting article. The field of supply chain finance is growing incredibly fast and its role in shaping supply chains is increasing.

Supply-chain finance: a new spin on a prehistoric idea https://t.co/X3wZh6onl0 via @financialtimes

[UCD MSc-SCM @ucd_scm]

How fast will Ireland's supply chain adapt to Brexit and what would the costs be?

Irish freight industry warns of Brexit threat to supply chains https://t.co/fIyf4mBC9B via @financialtimes