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April 3, 2020 |
BBC discusses how the coronavirus effects the future of smartphones
With shops around the globe closing due to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s unknown if they will open in time for the release of new electronic devices. Sources say cell phone manufacturers – such as Apple and Samsung – are analyzing whether to delay launch of new products, as development has been disrupted. “Approximately 70% of smartphones are manufactured in China – so as the pandemic hit China, there has been... Read More
April 2, 2020 |
Logistics Manager April edition: sustainability and risk management in the supply chain
This month’s issue of Logistics Manager is a sustainability special, taking a look at how the coronavirus is impacting environmental approaches and how companies can improve. “Optimally positioning inventory in consideration of demand densities, efficiently loading and routing trucks and taking advantage of back-haul opportunities are all tactics that logistics companies can and should implement,” LLamasoft Group Vice President of Industry Strategy Madhav Durbha is quoted in the article. Other... Read More
March 30, 2020 |
When will the COVID-19 pandemic allow Americans to return to work?
“How fast can the U.S. go back to work? Our disaster preparedness capabilities, and the supporting supply chains, will help to determine the answer to that question. When it comes to these issues, there are few better sources than Dr. Pinar Keskinocak and Neelima Ramaraju,” the article reads. “The difficulties we are facing in responding to the pandemic are in part due to the design of medical supply chains.” Dr.... Read More
March 30, 2020 |