Coronavirus

Satellites Are Helping to Track Food Supplies in Coronavirus Era

April 13, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic leads to anxiety over the strength of the world’s food supply chains, everyone from governments to banks are turning to the skies for help.

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | Will the Coronavirus Spur a Rise in U.S. Manufacturing?

April 10, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown global sourcing strategies into chaos. Will it result in a return of some manufacturing to the U.S.?

Global Trade Collapse May Be Worst in a Generation, WTO Says

April 9, 2020

Bloomberg

The unprecedented nature of the health crisis could result in a wide range of outcomes.

Six Supply-Chain Strategies for Oil and Gas in the Coronavirus Era

April 9, 2020

Vinodkumar Raghothamarao, SCB Contributor

With oil prices at historic lows, it's time to reevaluate supply-chain and procurement strategies.

With Shipments From China Resuming, Retailers’ Imported Goods Have No Place to Go

EDITOR'S Q&A

With Shipments From China Resuming, Retailers’ Goods Have No Place to Go

April 9, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The coronavirus outbreak has forced the cancellation of many shipping services from China, and the effects of that disruption will be felt for some time to come.

Deaths Expose Fears for Strength of U.S. Food Supply Chain

April 9, 2020

Bloomberg

Workers who help produce America’s food are starting to die because of the coronavirus.

Despite Testing Improvements, U.S. Labs Face Endless Logistical Failures

April 8, 2020

Bloomberg

In the fight against COVID-19, U.S. hospitals, test manufacturers and labs have found themselves careening from one crisis to the next.

Ship Crews Stuck in Lockdown Strain Global Supply Chains

April 8, 2020

Bloomberg

Port restrictions and canceled flights are straining the ability to replace seafarers on board ships, further weakening global supply chains already snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.

How to Manage Your Procurement Department Remotely

April 8, 2020

Alina Naftanaila, SCB Contributor

Now's a good opportunity to discover new workflows and optimize processes.

As China Reopens, Africa’s Woes Threaten to Starve Its Factories

April 7, 2020

Bloomberg

Even as Asia slowly reopens after its lockdown, factories there risk running short on supplies as the virus spreads to countries that produce vital raw materials.