Farzad Mahmoodi

STRATEGY

COVID-19 and the health care supply chain: impacts and lessons learned

The COVID-19 pandemic shone a bright light on the cracks and weaknesses in the health care supply chains. There are several strategies that the industry can implement to mitigate supply chain disruptions during major emergencies without incurring exorbitant costs.

February 17, 2021

Farzad Mahmoodi, Erik Blutinger, Luciana Echazú, and Diego Nocetti

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The COVID-19 pandemic shone a bright light on the cracks and weaknesses in the health care supply chains. There are several strategies that the industry can implement to mitigate supply chain disruptions during major emergencies without incurring exorbitant costs.

SKU rationalization: Finding the right balance between too many and too few

December 14, 2019

William J. Williams and Farzad Mahmoodi

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As customers' thirst for variety and customization rises, companies have responded by adding more and more stock keeping units (SKUs). But, how do you decide when "more" has become "too many"?

Navigational aids for an uncertain world

February 28, 2018

Diego Nocetti, Michael Wasserman, and Farzad Mahmoodi

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Changes in international economic policy are increasing supply chain risks. Four "guideposts" can help supply chain managers determine whether to change strategy or stay the course.

Disruptive technologies: Should you give them the green light?

March 2, 2017

Michael Wasserman and Farzad Mahmoodi

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Disruptive technologies have the power to upend supply chains, adding uncertainty, cost, and complexity. They also can create competitive advantage—but only if organizations strategically build them into their supply chains.

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