C. John Langley Jr.

C. John Langley Jr., Ph.D. (jlangley@psu.edu) is Professor of Supply Chain Management at Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business and the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, and Founder of the “Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.”

The 7 back-to-basic principles behind a successful supply chain

Supply chains have been facing unprecedented difficulties the past few years, including transportation bottlenecks, volatile freight rates, and COVID-19 shutdowns. As shippers and logistics providers navigate this tough business environment, there’s a strong argument for getting back to basics and remembering the fundamental principles that guide a successful supply chain.