In this article, Professor Yossi Sheffi examines how international supply chains have become a key tool in shaping foreign policy, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. The crisis exposed vulnerabilities in relying on foreign sources for critical materials, particularly from politically sensitive regions. Governments are now using sanctions, export controls, and tariffs to assert power, creating significant uncertainty for businesses. Sheffi discusses how companies must navigate this volatile environment, where political considerations often outweigh traditional supply chain metrics. The article argues for rethinking supply chain resilience by integrating political strategy and sophisticated planning tools to manage these new challenges. Read the full article to learn more.
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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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Companies Must Learn to Play a Different Political Game
