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COVID-19: The Emergence of Innovative Solutions
  • ISSN: 1474-2748
  • E-ISSN: 2040-0551

Abstract

The world’s supply chains are changing as both expected and unexpected environmental pandemics occur. Even though some may be expected, the full extent and ramifications a pandemic will have is an estimate at best. Thus, both flexibility and resiliency are becoming crucial to efficient supply chain systems. This study analyses the recent COVID-19 phenomenon and uses it to gauge reactions, best practices, resilience-based issues and operational performance metrics in order to assist with potential future pandemics. Education, as seen, plays a pivotal role in effectively offering options to combat uncertainty and fluid situations. Such dynamic environments have historically posed a serious problem to operations; however, with proper preparation and care taken options are available today that help marginalize harm of future pandemics.

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2023-05-30
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