Using primary data collected from interviews with federal and state government officials and secondary data related to PPE distribution and state healthcare statistics, we discovered evidence that the use of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to distribute personal protective equipment to...

In modern companies, measuring and control suppliers’ performance is a difficult - but fundamental - task. The adoption of inappropriate supplier performance measurement systems can generate undesired supplier behaviors, that can negatively affect buyer (and supply chain) performance. This...

In EU, 50% of total energy consumption is due to activities related to the construction industry. The number of employees in this industry is increasing. In Denmark, for instance, 25% of the employees in the private sector are employed in the construction industry. Due to this strong impact on...