Embracing Work-Life Balance: A CEO's Viral Approach
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed companies to prioritize work-life balance, leading to happier, more productive employees.
The Evolution of Doomsday Prepping in a Post-COVID World
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted perceptions around doomsday prepping, once considered the realm of conspiracy theorists.
Yellow Trucking Repays Contentious $700M Covid Loan Amidst Bankruptcy Fallout
Bankrupt trucking giant Yellow has announced it has fully paid back a contentious $700 million Covid loan from the U.S. Treasury Department, along with over $151 million in interest.
Congress is Addressing Drug Shortages Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis
Congress is taking action to address the critical shortage of pharmaceutical drugs in the U.S., which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon Accelerates Fast-Delivery Capabilities in the Post-COVID Era
Amazon.com Inc. is doubling down on its fast-delivery capabilities for its Prime service following a temporary slowdown during the pandemic.
Remote Employees Work Longer and More Diligently
The COVID-19 pandemic forced a massive shift to remote work, leading to a surprising revelation that remote employees are not slackers but, in fact, work slightly longer hours than their office-based counterparts.
Shipping Industry Experiences Setback as China's Post-COVID Recovery Stalls
China's economic slowdown and declining exports are impacting ocean shipping, with the post-COVID rebound in domestic spending faltering.
Unraveling the Billions Lost in COVID-19 Relief Funds
The COVID-19 relief funds intended to combat the pandemic and stabilize the economy became the target of the greatest grift in U.S. history.
Growing Vessel Buildup and Supply Chain Disruptions Plague West Coast Ports
Increasing vessel arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been impacted by labor slowdowns, causing disruptions in supply chain operations.
China's Reopening Woes: Disappointing Ocean Container Volume Trends
Since implementing COVID restrictions and subsequently reopening its economy, China has been striving to generate positive momentum.
Challenges Remain for India's Aspiration to Become the Next China
The COVID-19 pandemic led many companies to reevaluate their supply chains, which relied heavily on China, and look for alternatives such as India, which offers low-cost production.
COVID-19 forced suppliers to cancel orders
In 2020, the coronavirus swept the world and had a detrimental impact on the economy.
Covid-19 changed the healthcare supply chain forever
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the healthcare supply chain, but it has also created opportunities for healing and strengthening the supply chain.
Global supply chain pressure is on a pendulum swing post-covid
Initially, the sudden surge in demand for essential goods, such as medical supplies and food, resulted in shortages and stockouts.
Companies can pivot to avoid future supply chain issues due to Covid-19
Diversifying supplier and production bases can help to reduce the risk of disruptions caused by the pandemic in a single location.
Lunar New Year hints at renewed port congestion after covid policies have been lifted
China’s “zero-covid” policies created massive lockdowns that softened the container delays and port congestion issues over the past few years.
The frozen food supply chain is on a roll
The head of Conagra Brands Inc., CEO Sean Connolly, is speaking up about the growth of the frozen food industry.
China’s controversial zero-Covid policies are over, but at what cost?
With the Chinese New Year holiday around the corner, Chinese factories are struggling to keep their factories staffed while employees fall ill with Covid.
Covid surges through China, again
Supply chain managers globally are likely thinking that it’s the “same old song and dance”.
China’s zero-Covid policies are gone, but will their supply chains improve?
The growing public protest forced China and President Xi Jinping to pull back on the forced quarantines and factory lockdowns, but it remains to be seen if it’s too little too late for China’s global supply chain.