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What supply chain players are learning from the pandemic

What supply chain players are learning from the pandemic

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, March 31, 2020

In the U.S., we are not seeing any specific localized disruption yet, although I’m watching New Jersey where it could be on the cusp. There are a lot of manufacturing facilities there in pharmaceuticals and chemicals, and therefore that’s an area I think we should be paying attention to. Globally, of course we are seeing Italy shut down. China was shut down, and it appears to be recovering now, but again I think it is too early to say if the epidemic has passed even in China.

Zero to 1,000 in 25 days: The story of coronavirus in NC is far from over, experts say

Zero to 1,000 in 25 days: The story of coronavirus in NC is far from over, experts say

Charlotte Observer, March 28, 2020

In the space of 25 days, North Carolina’s coronavirus cases went from zero to more than 1,000 — and two local experts say it’s unrealistic to think the disease’s reach will slow dramatically in the next month. On Saturday, the state saw its fifth straight day of triple-digit increases. More than three-quarters of the state’s 100 counties have at least one case. As of Saturday afternoon, at least four North Carolina residents had died from the virus.

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Will AI Reboot Supply Chains?

Will AI Reboot Supply Chains?

Global Finance Magazine, December 9, 2024

Catastrophic weather events, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade conflicts, global pandemics—the forces disrupting supply chains are multiplying at a rate few could have anticipated.

Healthcare

Supply Chain

Why Santa Claus Does Best When he Overestimates Demand

Why Santa Claus Does Best When he Overestimates Demand

Parcel Magazine, December 18, 2024

During the holiday season, a late delivery can sometimes feel like the end of the world. You’ve been there: you order a highly anticipated gadget, new clothes, or a last-minute gift, only to find out that your delivery is delayed. While many blame shipping companies or delivery drivers, the true culprit often lies deeper in the supply chain — at the heart of it all: forecasting.

Will AI Reboot Supply Chains?

Will AI Reboot Supply Chains?

Global Finance Magazine, December 9, 2024

Catastrophic weather events, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, trade conflicts, global pandemics—the forces disrupting supply chains are multiplying at a rate few could have anticipated.

Climate