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In this insightful article, Managing Supply Chains in a Tariff-Fueled Trade War, Professor Yossi Sheffi explores the complex dynamics of global supply chains amidst escalating trade tensions. As tariffs reshape the global landscape, companies are forced to rethink their strategies for sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing goods. Yossi dives deep into how businesses can navigate this uncertainty, offering practical solutions and strategies for adapting to shifting trade policies. 

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. 

Institutions around the world are educating the next generation of supply chain talent, while also helping established executives to enhance their already-extensive knowledge.

When it came to this book – The Magic Conveyor Belt, by MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi – I came for the robotics and AI but I stayed for the supply chain story…

The focus on supply chain in the past few years has heightened competition for jobs. The result is a renewed focus on why the supply chain matters. Presented by Professor Yossi Sheffi and Dr. Eva Ponce 

Co-authored by international best-selling authors Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke (Amazon – Business Leadership), "From Source to Sold" brings together insightful stories from 26 of the world's leading supply chain executives, CEOs, and thought leaders.

As the tumult of 2020 continues into 2021, people are looking for illumination. How is COVID-19 reshaping supply chains, and what can we learn from the vaccine rollout? What will work look like going forward, and how can we succeed while working remotely?

Maersk North America’s warehousing and distribution (WnD) business has signed an agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) to accelerate the company’s supply chain solutions and expand its capabilities through research across North America.

Maersk North America’s warehousing and distribution (WnD) business, called Performance Team – A Maersk Company has signed an agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) to accelerate the company’s innovative supply chain solutions and further expand its capabilities through cutting edge research across North America.

In his new book “A SHOT IN THE ARM: How Science, Engineering, and Supply Chains Converged to Vaccinate the World” (MIT CTL Media, 2021) published today, MIT Professor Yossi Sheffi recounts the vaccine’s extraordinary journey from scientific breakthroughs to coronavirus antidote and mass vaccination. And he explores how the mission could transform the fight against deadly diseases and other global-scale challenges.