In this article, Professor Yossi Sheffi examines how companies can prepare for and respond to regulatory mandates that force changes to their products. As governments around the world introduce new rules on materials, ingredients, and sustainability, many firms face costly reformulations, redesigns, or even market withdrawals. Professor Sheffi highlights the strategic choices leaders must make, whether to adapt, exit, or innovate, and emphasizes the importance of proactive planning and cross-functional coordination. Read the full article to learn how your company can turn regulatory challenges into opportunities for resilience and growth.
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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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Regulations Mandate a Change in Your Product. Do You Have an Action Plan?
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