The challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic lies in the unprecedented scope of its impact, both in terms of human lives and what it reveals about the United States’ dependence on foreign goods.
Out of the coronavirus pandemic will emerge a new digital society status quo — one that will accelerate major technological advances that are already underway.
Freight-payment levels provide a good snapshot of current economic activity, and judging by the trend detected by U.S. Bank for the first quarter of this year, the news isn’t good.
Nearly every industry is reviewing strategies, operations and processes with a new perspective, and many businesses are realizing they need end-to-end inventory visibility.
David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, talks about what’s next for supply chains, as the U.S. looks to reopen businesses after the coronavirus quarantine.
Ted Stank, faculty director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, offers insight into how supply-chain professionals can reduce the risk of crises such as the coronavirus pandemic.
Mark George, North American lead for supply chain and operations strategy with Accenture, lays out seven steps that companies can take to repurpose their supply chains and demonstrate strong corporate values in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
