In this article, Professor Yossi Sheffi explores the potential impact of Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, a deal that would create the first true transcontinental railroad in the United States. While the railroads promise improved efficiency, expanded service, and a transformed supply chain, many shippers are concerned about reduced competition, higher costs, and increased risk. With regulatory approval still pending, Professor Sheffi urges supply chain professionals to take a balanced view and carefully evaluate both the risks and rewards. 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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