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There is a lot of talk about China losing favor in the business world. For example, CNBC recently argued that they see a significant number of companies moving operations out of China. According to Forbes, “new data shows US companies are definitely leaving China.”

MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi is an active contributor to media coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out his latest articles and interviews, or view by news source. 

Professor Sheffi, in cooperation with MIT Press, has made several of his books available for FREE online reading. These titles might be useful to companies and individuals, for navigating these unusual times. Choose a title from the options below to start reading! 

The Power of Resilience             The Resilient Enterprise            Logistics Clusters

Professor Sheffi has published five books throughout his career. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, two of those books have been in the spotlight: The Resilient Enterprise (MIT Press, 2005) and The Power of Resilience (MIT Press, 2015).

Choices made before a disaster can make a significant impact on a company's survival. In The Resilient Enterprise, Yossi Sheffi demonstrates the importance of being prepared, and how resiliency can benefit a company disaster or no disaster. And he shows how investments in resilience and flexibility not only reduce risk but create a competitive advantage in the increasingly volatile marketplace. Learn more...

In today’s connected global economy, unexpected events can cause a ripple through the world's supply chain and affect companies everywhere. In The Power of Resilience, Yossi Sheffi explains innovative processes and tools for managing corporate resilience, as well as including fascinating case studies that illustrate how companies have prepared for, coped with, and come out stronger following disruption. Learn more...