Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

People watch leaders very closely in a crisis. As leaders, we must continually find ways to lift ourselves out of the day-to-day and keep an eye towards macro-economic trends, possible disruptions towards supply chains, changes in customer behavior, and employee morale. So, the way you treat them matters greatly.

How To 94

How To Uncertainty Long-term Supply Chain 94

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 6, 2020

Their collapse could further destabilize the global supply chain.

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Supply Chain Crisis Globalization Crisis Management 17

Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

People watch leaders very closely in a crisis. As leaders, we must continually find ways to lift ourselves out of the day-to-day and keep an eye towards macro-economic trends, possible disruptions towards supply chains, changes in customer behavior, and employee morale. So, the way you treat them matters greatly.

How To 65

How To Leadership Uncertainty Long-term 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

People watch leaders very closely in a crisis. As leaders, we must continually find ways to lift ourselves out of the day-to-day and keep an eye towards macro-economic trends, possible disruptions towards supply chains, changes in customer behavior, and employee morale. So, the way you treat them matters greatly.

Leadership 65

Leadership Uncertainty Long-term Supply Chain 65

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

A blueprint for tapping alternative producers when the next crisis strikes.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Crisis Crisis Management Article 10

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

The disruptions to everything from gasoline supplies to the deliveries of merchandise for the holiday shopping season caused by Hurricane Sandy have demonstrated that our ability to forecast weather events has outpaced our ability to forecast supply-chain disasters.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Chief Procurement Officer Transportation Merchandising 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

The past few days had been a whirlwind, and she was still trying to make sense of how her work life had transitioned so abruptly from celebration to crisis. The company would have to find a way to support the victims and their families and to tighten up oversight of its supply chain. They might have to face another disaster.

Supply Chain 8

Supply Chain Case Study Merchandising Hotels 8

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 23, 2020

It’s time to look past simplistic solutions.

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Supply Chain Crisis Management Crisis Article 10

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

It’s late in the game, but there are still steps you can take.

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Supply Chain Crisis Management Operations Crisis 10

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain. It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 344

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

The word crisis suggests something that happens infrequently. When it comes to a crisis happening, the question seems to no longer be “if” but “when.” Here’s what we learned: You can’t pick your crisis. When the crisis does hit, the first hours are essential. You have to be ready.”

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Crisis Supply Chain Brand Learning-by-Doing 11

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2020

Start mapping your suppliers in depth — now.

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Supply Chain Management Crisis Management Crisis 10

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As one example; if you are a manufacturing organization, innovation in your core could include new and improved materials, new techniques, novel approaches to supply chain management etc. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core.

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Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 334

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Organizations need to radically improve their approach to securing and distributing PPE and other medical and safety supplies.

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Crisis Organization Supply Chain Crisis Management 13

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2011

For everyone concerned about Japan's future, some of the big questions are: What is the extent of the power supply crisis, how long might it last, and what will its impact be on Japan's long-term energy picture? For managers, these are especially important questions.

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Crisis Power Management Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

In the wake of superstorm Sandy, we've heard story after story about the big infrastructural challenges of disaster response, crisis management , and climate change. And we've heard story after story about the storm's economic toll on supply chains and small businesses. But what about the impact on individual managers?

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Planning Management Supply Chain Contingency Plans 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

Transportation disruptions and the closing of many factories throughout Japan will shrink Japanese aggregate demand and disrupt supply chains worldwide. Japan often shows itself at its best in times of crisis, setting aside internal differences and responding with inspiring levels of efficiency and self-sacrifice.

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GDP Aggregate Demand Supply Chain Crisis 15

In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 18, 2015

Leadership does not begin the when you step upon the first rung of the management ladder. One direct report does not make you a leader; nor does ten. Yet, the moment you have direct reports, you are EXPECTED to lead.

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Report Career Discount Mentor 100

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2011

The earthquakes in Japan disrupted supply chains and challenged the just-in-time (JIT) management model that has gained popularity. When supply chain is disrupted, all three are affected, especially in the case of Japan, which produces high-tech niche products for which there are limited sourcing alternatives.

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Supply Chain Strategy Banking Operations 12

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 20, 2016

These include legislation, regulation, investigation, enforcement, litigation, ethics, reputation, crisis management, corporate citizenship, and pressures from public officials, NGOs, and the media.

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CEO Ethics Chief Financial Officer Supply Chain 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 28, 2011

Japan is famous for its lean production systems and efficient supply chains. Supply chain problems cascade down to the local level as well. They will be taking over these companies over the next decade, and the long-term outcome of Japan's current crisis will depend on how they respond.

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Supply Chain Long-term Lean Production Globalization 12

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 17, 2011

A potentially catastrophic technological problem, an incomplete crisis response plan, misleading early information, divided private and public authority, ineffective initial actions. Of course, such plans will have to adapt to actual events, but without a robust plan, "seat of the pants" crisis management won't work.

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Crisis Management Crisis Management Chemicals 15

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2012

The financial crisis that led to the Great Recession unfolded almost four years ago. Such a robust process was clearly lacking in catastrophic events such as the BP gulf spill and the financial crisis. It's been over a year since the Fukushima nuclear accident , and two years since the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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Risk Management Supply Chain Crisis Report 11

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 21, 2023

Leaders of companies with operations in Russia share how they’ve navigated new and unexpected challenges during the war in Ukraine.

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Scenario Planning Planning Operations Company 17

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2022

What can we learn about how leaders and their teams communicate under pressure from the sinking of a container ship?

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Management Team Supply Chain Leadership Styles 18

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 6, 2022

Move beyond transactional relationships toward strategic partnerships.

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Company Supply Chain Crisis Management Crisis 19

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Lessons from companies that have thrived in volatile environments.

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Environment Company Supply Chain Crisis Management 15

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Now is the time to revisit your business continuity plans.

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Planning Supply Chain Crisis Management Risk Management 15

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

How do you handle crisis management and preparedness? Do the measures address both internal management and external perceptions and accountabilities? Supply chain management should be implemented. Quality management should be implemented. How diverse is the planning committee?

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Strategic Planning Budgeting Planning Competitive Advantage 87

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 14, 2020

Government relief will be too little, too late.

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Supply Chain Crisis Management Crisis Article 10

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Except when it''s not, which is becoming increasingly common — see the sheer pants crisis , the abrupt resignation of a CEO , a poorly-received job ad to replace said CEO, and a bit of media heat over a 2011 murder that occurred in a Bethesda store. The authors also say Lululemon should probably pay more attention to its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Company Crisis Crisis Management 8