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How Disruptions like Coronavirus Test The Resilience Of Supply Chain Planning

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As the Coronavirus outbreak develops into a pandemic, people and businesses alike are feel ing its ripple effects. L ogistics providers like Maersk are forced to announce blank sailings due to curtailed demand. With shipments halted, e-commerce and retail firms also find themselves bracing for a substantial dip in sales.

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With Great Volumes Comes Great Uncertainty: A Guide to Navigating Peak Season 2021

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That all changed with the subsequent rise of cases due to the Delta variant in the US, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that even those who have been vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor spaces where cases are rising. for the United States in 2020. for the United States in 2020.