Corona-proof supply chains, ‘reinventing’ the wheel to mitigate risks
The coronavirus spread represents a major issue for manufacturing firms. Agile supply chains, however, can respond to a crisis in a proactive and adaptive way.
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Caterina joined Ti in 2019 as a researcher. She studied English and Spanish Modern Languages in Italy where she developed a passion for research. After graduating Caterina studied teaching education at Bath Spa University. She has since then worked as a sales administrator using her Italian and Spanish language skills to support customers and as a researcher in the operational risk field. Caterina is passionate about learning about logistics companies and their strategies and contributes to Logistics Briefing and Ti’s Global Supply Chain intelligence portal.
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The coronavirus spread represents a major issue for manufacturing firms. Agile supply chains, however, can respond to a crisis in a proactive and adaptive way.
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