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July 2, 2020
By SupplyChainBrain
Virus Update: Airlines Get U.S. Loans, June Jobs Rise Above Forecast
The latest supply-chain news and insights on the novel coronavirus and global response to the outbreak.
July 2, 2020
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
How Thermal Screening Can Help Detect COVID-19 in the Workplace
As the coronavirus pandemic subsides — whenever that might be — businesses will be figuring out how to reopen in a manner that’s safe for employees as well as for customers. One valuable tool is thermal screening technology.
July 2, 2020
By Bloomberg
Commodity Freighters Are Shrugging Off COVID-19 for Now
The cost of moving commodities like coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases. Whether the rally will withstand the economic aftershocks of the coronavirus is a thornier question.

July 1, 2020
By Bloomberg
America’s Massive Used-Car Inventory Is Getting the EBay Treatment
June 30, 2020
By Bloomberg
Europe Finds It’s Hard to Say Goodbye to Low-Cost China
June 29, 2020
By Bloomberg
Urged by Trump to Decouple, U.S. Companies Want More China Faster
June 26, 2020
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Podcast | How to Break America’s Reliance on Manufacturing in China
June 25, 2020
By Bloomberg
Hospitals Are Counting Beds Again With Virus Cases Rising

June 25, 2020
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Keeping Up With the FDA During the Pandemic
June 24, 2020
By Bloomberg
Kinks Linger in America’s Food System With Pigs Still Piling Up
June 23, 2020
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
How the Pandemic Will Bring Permanent Change to Retail
June 23, 2020
By Bloomberg
Supply Chains of 2020 Needing Repair Now Are the Banks of 2008
June 22, 2020
By Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain
Watch: Are Factories Back Up to Speed?

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COVID-19 Action Guide: Assessing Impact on Supply Sources and Addressing the Disruption
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June 29, 2020
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June 29, 2020
By Rod Johnson, SCB Contributor
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June 24, 2020
By Jason Orr, SCB Contributor
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How to Break America’s Reliance on Manufacturing in China
June 24, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the need for breaking the United States’ dependence on manufacturing in China and other countries. Read more.
Podcast | Three Things We Must Do to Prevent a Great(er) Depression
May 27, 2020
Even if the coronavirus pandemic is winding down — and we’re not entirely sure that it is — we still face the prospect of a deep and prolonged economic downturn. Read more.
Thinking Beyond the Panic: Sourcing Strategies After COVID-19
May 20, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is offering manufacturers a rare opportunity to reduce their dependence on sourcing from China. Read more.

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