Tom's note:
I recently had a friendly conversation with Bryan Jensen, a principal with York, Pa.-based St. Onge Co. I regard Bryan as one of the most knowledgeable executives I’ve ever met on supply chain issues. Ever have that “flash of an idea” in a conversation? Of course you have. I did too in the wake of our December forecasting issue. During that conversation, I asked Bryan to really forecast outwardly (OK, it’s not really a forecast) and he went on record with the long view of the supply chain. Whatever part of you is or isn’t a futurist, you’ll find his prognostications intriguing. And your son or daughter can check in with Bryan to see if he hit the target.