As we enter 2021, an overriding concern shared by supply chain managers is how to minimize supply chain disruption. This follows the unprecedented chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the IMF, worldwide GDP in 2020 declined by 4.4% and, in ...
While the U.S. economy is showing signs of a slow recovery with private employers adding around 428,000 jobs in August, the impact of COVID-19 on national supply chains will be felt for a long time.
While everyone is heaving a sigh of relief now that the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be more under control, many experts are warning that a second wave is likely. At this stage, it's not clear if these fears will materialize, or even how severe a second ...
COVID-19 continues to disrupt world economies, even in countries that have the pandemic under control. Additionally, despite pressure to get the economy back up and running, ongoing uncertainties, lack of consumer confidence and supply chain challenges ...
In a recent article, we covered nine must-know threats about coronavirus (COVID-19) that every supply chain leader needs to know. However, knowing is clearly not enough. A recent report by Gartner states that "more than 80% of supply chain professionals ...
The events of the past few months have demonstrated the vulnerability of extended supply chains. While the current focus is on COVID-19, it's important to look beyond and take into account other supply chain risks with associated factors, such as adverse ...