In this article, Yossi Sheffi argues that reliable access to electric power is an emerging supply-chain threat that many companies have underestimated. As data centers expand, facilities electrify, and pressure on local grids intensifies, energy availability can no longer be taken for granted as a stable input to operations. Professor Sheffi explains how power constraints can disrupt manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution — and why firms must incorporate energy resilience into their broader risk-management strategies. Read the full article to learn why proactive planning around electricity supply is becoming essential for maintaining operational continuity and competitive advantage.
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Professor Yossi Sheffi named #1 Supply Chain Influencer
Meet the #1 Supply Chain Influencer. Supply chain influencers are key figures in the modern industry, shaping the future of logistics and operations management. These experts – often seasoned professionals and consultants – provide crucial insights into tackling challenges like sustainability, digitalization, and resilience.
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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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The Supply Chain Threat You May Not Have Seen Coming
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