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Steps to Begin Recovery from COVID-19
/in COVID-19 /by Gloria Story DittusThe spread of COVID-19 is one of the greatest public health and economic challenges that our country has ever faced. This is truly an unprecedented time. As offices, stores and restaurants closed and consumers and employees stayed home, American businesses, our workforce and our nation’s economy have been severely disrupted. The World Economic Forum covered […]
Reinforcing Supply Networks
/in COVID-19 /by James B. Rice, Jr.The question at hand for most organizations now is how to restart, to reconstitute your operations back towards what will surely be a new normal. If your company is working as part of a critical network to satisfy heightened demand for PPE, food, medical, sanitizing suppliers – your challenge is different than those firms operating […]
Empty Shelves, Full Fields
/in COVID-19 /by Zippy DuvallThere is a food awakening happening in America. Many Americans raced to stock up on food when the pandemic reached the U.S. and were stunned to find empty grocery store shelves. For many, it may have been the first time they wondered whether there is enough food to go around. Suddenly, the realities of our […]
Core Steps to Aid Recovery
/in COVID-19 /by Edward AldenThe suddenness of the economic collapse triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic is unlike anything this country has ever seen. The recovery will be equally unpredictable. As economist Phil Levy of Flexport noted in Forbes, economic forecasts for the third quarter range from a continued freefall (-12.6%) to a roaring recovery (+20.7%). The realities for business […]
Manufacturers Plan for American Renewal
/in COVID-19 /by Jay TimmonsManufacturers have mobilized to respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in ways unseen in modern history. The industry has been on the front lines as part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, supplying health care workers with vital equipment, working toward vaccines and therapeutics and producing food and other essentials for American families. As a result, […]
The Impact of Coronavirus on the Retail Supply Chain
/in Supply Chains /by Jonathan GoldThere seems to be no shortage of threats and disruptions to the global supply chain. Whether it’s a natural disaster, political unrest, labor strife, a trade war or something else, supply chains are always under pressure. In order to deal with these and other unknown threats and challenges, it is critical that companies maintain their […]
Truckers Answer the Call in Times of Need
/in Supply Chains /by Chris SpearAs Americans prepare to hunker down to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, they are stocking up on essential goods, such as food, water, cleaning supplies and medicine. The critical link between these valued supplies and consumers is an American truck driver. There are over 3.5 million truck drivers traveling roads and highways across the U.S. […]
Grocery Stores Remain Constant in Times of Need
/in Supply Chains /by Leslie SarasinIn times of emergency, we realize the true resiliency of our supply chain. Our industry is working 24-hours-a-day to replenish and restock shelves, while ensuring the cleanliness of stores and the safety of its associates. In the midst of keeping things moving, the needs of all our customers and partners – including WIC and SNAP […]