Coronavirus

What Social Distancing Means for Global Logistics

March 19, 2020

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

"Social distancing" could cause "supply-chain narrowing."

How China Bent Over Backward to Help Tesla When the Virus Hit

March 19, 2020

Bloomberg

After the coronavirus outbreak caused a nationwide shortage of face masks in January, Chinese officials were quick to ensure that Tesla wouldn’t be left without.

The Nation Is Shutting Down. For Walmart, It’s Time to Step Up.

March 18, 2020

Bloomberg

With anxious shoppers hoarding everyday goods and non-essential stores shuttered, the coronavirus pandemic presents a never-before-seen crisis for American retailers. Walmart appears better prepared to deal with it than its peers.

Virus Strikes at Amazon’s Operational Heart: Its Delivery Machine

March 17, 2020

Bloomberg

At least five workers at Amazon warehouses in Europe have contracted the coronavirus, a sobering development for a company already struggling to deal with a spike in orders from customers hunkering down at home.

Even Virtual Goods From China Are Taking a Hit From Coronavirus

March 16, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus epidemic in China cast the production of the world’s electronics into disarray. What’s less well known is that it also disrupted the global supply of digital goods for games.

Driverless Delivery Van Startup Sees Demand Surge Amid Outbreak

March 13, 2020

Bloomberg

The coronavirus has hurt many companies in China and around the world. Neolix, a driverless delivery business based in Beijing, isn’t among them — in fact, it’s seen a jump in demand.

Warning Bells Sound for U.S. Economy As Virus Squeezes Ports

March 12, 2020

Bloomberg

While the global economy is reeling from the spreading coronavirus, seaports — which handle a hefty 90% of all world shipping — are a bellwether for trade.