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Drew Evans
02.21.2020 Supply Chain Management
Our regular roundup of what’s new in the manufacturing and supply chain media.
Things continue to move fast with coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and it continues to occupy many headlines. Many are starting to consider what this outbreak will mean in the medium and long term. The medium-term impact is likely to be substantial – industry events in China have been rescheduled, aviation and travel industries have been damaged, and companies are issuing earnings warnings relating to COVID-19.
As for the long term, some real questions need to be answered around how supply chains and manufacturing footprints are designed and managed in the future.
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