Tag: Supply

Supply and Demand: Simultaneous Equations, not Simultaneous Causation

Typical causal graphs, i.e, Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs), don’t allow for cycles as this would allow a variable to be the cause of itself. Whether such a thing is possible is unclear and falls within the purview of the metaphysical inquiry known as “simultaneous causation.” Howev...

MRST Circulating Supply, Q3 2023

There are some noteworthy points in the circulation for Q3: We have changed the way we calculate the circulating supply for Ecosystem (MRST Mining App). Previously, it was calculated as the total sum of MRST that was mined and could potentially be withdrawn according to the users’ grades...

Supply Chain Process Optimization Using Linear Programming

Understand the analogies between supply chain optimization problems and linear programming framework. Introduction A supply chain is a goal-oriented network of processes and stock points used to deliver goods and services to customers. After more than six years of exp...

The Benefits of Regionalization in Supply Chains

Introduction: Understanding Regionalization Regionalization in supply chains refers to the process of shifting from a purely global supply chain model to one that emphasizes regional or local production and sourcing. This approach involves producing and sourcing goods closer to the markets they s...

Navigating New Norms: The Emergence of Onshoring in Post-Pandemic Global Supply Networks

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a seismic shift in the operational dynamics of global supply chains, with onshoring emerging as a key strategy. This phenomenon represents a fundamental reorientation away from the traditional reliance on extended, multinational networks towards a...

The Future of Supply Chains: Innovations and Trends Driven by Multi-Enterprise Collaboration Networks

In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving global economy, supply chains have become the lifeblood of businesses, orchestrating the complex flow of goods, services, and information across the world. As technology continues to reshape industries, supply chains are undergoing a profound tran...

The Impact of Blockchain on Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising solution to many of these challenges, offering a range of benefits such as increased transparency, traceability, and security. In this article, we will explore how blockchain works and its unique features, such as decentralization, immutability, and t...

The Automotive Supply Chain, Explained

That claim leaves some wiggle room. Just how much is “much”? And some of the claim is oversimplified. Whether or not there are “a handful” or somewhat more than a handful of Tier 1 suppliers involved, a lot of that technology is actually flowing through from Tier 2 supplie...