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Global Supply Chain Recovery Dependent On A Vaccine

Supply Chain Shaman

During the pandemic, demand fell, and it was now available. The global economy rebound from COVID-19 hinges on the discovery and manufacture of an effective vaccine. The industry planning team expertise lags the consumer goods, and hi-tech industries. Traditional demand planning based on historical order patterns is obsolete.

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Pandemic Lessons For Supply Chain Leaders

Supply Chain Shaman

The Covid-19 pandemic tested the global supply chain. The Failure of Existing Demand Planning Solutions. During the pandemic, supply chain leaders turned off their demand planning solutions. The lack of chassis and the need to return empty containers to Asia paralyzes North American ocean freight.