#146: Exploring Illicit Supply Chains and Unfair Labor Practices with Dr. Stan Griffis of Michigan State University

Hosted by Santosh Sankar on December 14, 2022

Summary

During this episode, Santosh is joined by Dr. Stan Griffis, Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. Santosh and Dr. Griffis discuss illicit supply chains, unfair labor practices, headline risk for businesses, supply chain disruption and sustainability, and more.

Show Notes

Highlights from their conversation include:

How Dr. Griffis got started in Supply Chain (0:23)
Illicit supply chains and unfair labor practices (2:01)
How major businesses are addressing headline risks (7:37)
Risk factors in adjusting supply chains (14:47)
The resiliency of certain supply chains (18:45)
How legislation will shape supply chain practices going forward (22:33)
Supply chain sustainability (26:56)

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