In this article, Professor Yossi Sheffi argues that global trade compliance must move from a back-office function to a strategic role at the leadership table. As tariffs, sanctions, and trade regulations become more volatile and complex, companies face growing risks to costs, operations, and market access. Professor Sheffi explains how trade compliance teams can provide critical insights that shape sourcing, logistics, and corporate strategy, helping firms anticipate disruptions rather than merely react to them. Read the full article to learn why elevating trade compliance is essential for building resilient, competitive global supply chains.
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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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Global trade compliance should have a seat at the table
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