In this article, Professor Yossi Sheffi discusses the evolving role of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) in an era of increasing geopolitical instability. While companies have traditionally relied on EOCs to manage disruptions like natural disasters, the current geopolitical climate demands a new approach. As trade wars and political volatility become the new normal, EOCs must adapt by incorporating expertise in international politics, taxation, and lobbying. Professor Sheffi examines how companies can restructure their crisis management strategies to navigate this fast-changing landscape and ensure resilience in the face of unexpected disruptions. Read on for more insights.
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Professor Yossi Sheffi named #1 Supply Chain Influencer
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THE MAGIC CONVEYOR BELT: Supply Chains, A.I. and the Future of Work
The latest book by MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi on global supply chains is an exploration of one of the most critical and complex systems of our modern economy. In The Magic Conveyor Belt, Professor Sheffi examines how supply chains have been affected by the societal and economic shocks of the early 2020s, demystifying their murky depths, twists, and turns. He also illustrates how supply chains actually worked well during the pandemic, why technology alone is not enough (despite being the key to sustainability), and how human and A.I. collaboration is the future.
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