Cover Story: Leading Your Supply Chain in the Uncertain Environment
In the last six months, oil and commodity prices swung wildly while other sectors continued to slide. Oil prices fluctuated from a peak of $147 a barrel in July 08 to under $50 a barrel. Ambiguity surrounds the current economic scenario, impacting decisions at all levels of supply chain as organizations face an unpredictable landscape.
What actions can an organization take in this environment? What are the organizational capabilities that come in handy at times like these? What are some of the long - term trends that are setting in?