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Satellites Are Helping to Track Food Supplies in Coronavirus Era

April 13, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic leads to anxiety over the strength of the world’s food supply chains, everyone from governments to banks are turning to the skies for help.

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Podcast | Will the Coronavirus Spur a Rise in U.S. Manufacturing?

April 10, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown global sourcing strategies into chaos. Will it result in a return of some manufacturing to the U.S.?

Global Trade Collapse May Be Worst in a Generation, WTO Says

April 9, 2020

Bloomberg

The unprecedented nature of the health crisis could result in a wide range of outcomes.

Six Supply-Chain Strategies for Oil and Gas in the Coronavirus Era

April 9, 2020

Vinodkumar Raghothamarao, SCB Contributor

With oil prices at historic lows, it's time to reevaluate supply-chain and procurement strategies.

With Shipments From China Resuming, Retailers’ Imported Goods Have No Place to Go

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With Shipments From China Resuming, Retailers’ Goods Have No Place to Go

April 9, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the cancellation of many shipping services from China, and the effects of that disruption will be felt for some time to come.

Deaths Expose Fears for Strength of U.S. Food Supply Chain

April 9, 2020

Bloomberg

Workers who help produce America’s food are starting to die because of the coronavirus.

How to Manage Your Procurement Department Remotely

April 8, 2020

Alina Naftanaila, SCB Contributor

Now's a good opportunity to discover new workflows and optimize processes.

Amazon Confronts Unions Amid Coronavirus Chaos

April 7, 2020

Bloomberg

While battling COVID-19 and the myriad logistical complexities the virus has introduced, Amazon is fighting a war on its other flank — against organized labor.

Food Supply Chain Slows Around the World on Trucking Bottlenecks

April 6, 2020

Bloomberg

Truckers hauling food are facing delays across the globe in the latest disruption to supply chains snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Podcast | Will Debt Bring Down the Global Economy?

April 3, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Economic experts have warned for years about the dangers of rising corporate, personal and government debt. Combined with the coronavirus pandemic, is this what will cause the next recession?