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Four Questions to Manufacturers During COVID-19

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 · Simon Jacobson In the response to the shortages created by the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturers of all sizes and capabilities have announced their intentions to repurpose their capacities.

March retail sales see major decline, due to COVID-19, reports Commerce

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 · Jeff Berman Commerce reported that March retail sales—at $483.1 billion—were down 8.7% compared to February, which represents the single largest annual monthly retail sales decline going back to when this data was first tracked by Commerce in 1992.

When the crisis is over, the real work for supply chain managers will begin

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro argues that the over-reliance on China as a primary supplier will drive change across global supply chains

Ocean Cargo Supply Chains Require Coordinated Response, Says Drewry

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Without any coordinated response, carriers will not always get it right when it comes to vessel deployment.

How to Strengthen Your Supply Chain During the Ultimate Disruption

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 · Mark Dohnalek From adopting new tools and mindsets for analyzing, mapping, managing, and monitoring risk, supply chains will have the chance to continue moving forward while being better prepared for the next major disruption.

A conversation with Rob McKeel

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock Fortna's new CEO focuses on clients as they manage through a crisis

COVID-19: Job search strategies during a pandemic crisis

Monday, April 13, 2020 · Rodney Apple Suddenly on the job market? These tactics and tools can prepare you for and help execute a successful job search.

Recession-Proof Your Supply Chain

Monday, April 13, 2020 · Bruce C. Arntzen When a recession hits, customers can reduce your revenues and stop your outbound flow of products faster than you can trim expenses and stop your inbound flow of raw materials. Working capital will be stressed as your materials pipeline backs up and profits will take a hit as…

Fitch Ratings Reviewing Infrastructure Issuers for Coronavirus Vulnerability

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 · Patrick Burnson The coronavirus pandemic represents a significant challenge to the global economy, and therefore, to the performance of transactions in the infrastructure and project finance space, according to Fitch Ratings.

The USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management stages “Covid-19: What’s Next?”

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 · Patrick Burnson The USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management stages “Covid-19: What's Next?” live webinar on Wednesday, April 8, with the intention of bringing a new perspective to the crisis.

COVID-19 and the MRO Supply Chain

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 · Debra Yorkman It's time for MRO organizations to re-evaluate their sources of parts and components.

Achieving More Resiliency Against COVID-19 Outbreak

Monday, April 6, 2020 · Guilherme Frederico How can Supply chains 4.0 can be more resilient against Coronavirus?

COVID-19: The Black Swan has landed

Monday, April 6, 2020 · Matthew Lekstutis It's time to identify the greatest risk areas to supply and demand, and to develop immediate, medium and long-term mitigation and resiliency strategies.

Time is Now To Honor Inspirational Supply Chain Providers

Sunday, April 5, 2020 · Yossi Sheffi As people hunker down in their homes to isolate themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic, an army of dedicated professionals keeps the country's food supply chains humming under trying conditions.

ISM: March non-manufacturing data shows growth despite coronavirus

Friday, April 3, 2020 · Jeff Berman The March NMI came in at 52.5 in March, down 4.8% from February's 57.3 reading (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring), which marks the highest reading over the last year. The NMI headed up for the 122nd consecutive month, and the March NMI is 2.5% below…