COVID-19

The Challenges of Accessing and Transporting PPE During COVID-19

Monday, May 4, 2020 · Patrick Burnson At the root of the short supply of PPE for hospitals are several factors. Distributors don't have inventory, and hospitals don't have the relationships in place to buy directly from manufacturers. Making matters more difficult, many vendors are requiring down…

A Very Agile Supply Chain: The Inside Story of AGCO’s Response to COVID-19

Monday, April 27, 2020 · Steve Banker When it comes to responding to COVID-19, this leading manufacturer got it right.

ISM CEO Derry provides deep dive into impact of COVID-19 on supply chain and business operations

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 · Jeff Berman Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management, talks about how nearly all ISM members are dealing with disruptions stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Reliable COVID-19 Sourcing Solutions for Face Masks & PPE Essentials

Friday, April 17, 2020 · iPromo COVID-19 Sourcing Solutions for Face Masks & PPE Essentials

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

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…

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.

Vulnerability to COVID-19 May be Highest in Countries Not Yet Affected by Outbreak

Monday, March 30, 2020 · Patrick Burnson IHS Markit launched its COVID–19 Country Vulnerability Index this week, ranking countries' capacity to deal with the virus outbreak today as well as those expected to be exposed in the coming weeks and months.

Supply Chain Workers Save the Day

Monday, March 30, 2020 · Michael Gravier COVID-19 is testing our supply chains. But there's a clear sign that supply chain leaders and workers are succeeding wildly against the odds.

COVID-19 is Contaminating the Sustainability of Supply Chains

Monday, March 30, 2020 · Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour and Ana Beatriz Lopes de Sousa Jabbour Sustainable supply chains are supply chains of excellence, capable of delivering business goals, while also balancing the wellbeing of society and the quality of the environment.

Supply Chain Disruptions and COVID-19

Friday, March 27, 2020 · Brent Moritz COVID-19 is different from other supply chain disruptions. Here's why.

COVID-19 Diaries: It has been a daily struggle to find suppliers

Thursday, March 26, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock Supply chains around the globe are facing disruptions