The Risk and Resilience Hub shared Professor Yossi Sheffi’s most recent article with its 23,000 readers. In the article, Yossi Sheffi argues that reliable access to electric power is an emerging supply-chain threat that many companies have underestimated. As data centers expand, facilities electrify, and pressure on local grids intensifies, energy availability can no longer be taken for granted as a stable input to operations. Professor Sheffi explains how power constraints can disrupt manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution, and why firms must incorporate energy resilience into their broader risk-management strategies. Read the full article to learn why proactive planning around electricity supply is becoming essential for maintaining operational continuity and competitive advantage.
March 4, 2026