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Farzad Mahmoodi, Ph.D., is the Joel Goldschein ’57 Endowed Chair Professor in supply chain management and the director of the global supply chain management program at the Reh School of Business, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York.

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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.

Farzad Mahmoodi

Erik Blutinger

Luciana Echazú

Diego Nocetti

Feb 17, 2021

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

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"?

Farzad Mahmoodi

William J. Williams

Dec 14, 2019

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Navigational aids for an uncertain world

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.

Feb 28, 2018

Disruptive technologies: Should you give them the green light?

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.

Farzad Mahmoodi

Michael Wasserman

Mar 02, 2017

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