Analytics, risk and managing the 21st century supply chain. 17/04/2020
University of Pennsylvania. The Wharton School
Wharton School Publishing - Upper Saddle River, N.J.
2020
epidemic disease ; value chains ; technology ; globalization ; supply
Technology
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/analytics-risk-21st-century-supply-chain/
English
"As the COVID-19 pandemic is making painfully clear, several challenges are associated with providing caregivers with basic tools and remedies. Hospitals and health centers around the world are struggling to keep pace with the surge in demand for test kits, basic medical supplies, personal protective equipment and life-saving drugs in an effort to satisfy existing demand and prepare for the expected increase in cases related to the coronavirus outbreak. It is difficult to predict when, where and how these outbreaks may occur and spread."
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