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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.

With the US presidential race at its peak, the problems from tariffs need to be addressed. Are countries being unfairly taxed? Are the current practices on tariffs effective? In this article, I explore the challenges posed by tariffs in today’s political climate. Read on for more…

Professor Yossi Sheffi reminds us that technology does eliminate some jobs, but not all; it actually creates more opportunities. In this article by Brian Straight from Supply Chain Management Review, Sheffi is cited as providing examples of how embracing technology can lead to a future filled with new possibilities rather than merely fearing job loss.