Beyond The Firewall - The Business Bytecast

Supply Chain Disruption Is Now a Business Risk : Plan Before It Breaks l Beyond the Firewall Ep. 34

Beyond The Firewall - The Business Bytecast

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In this episode, Erez Zevulunov interviews Pina Melchionna, President of the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT), about the evolving landscape of supply chain and logistics. They discuss the impact of COVID-19, geopolitical conflicts, technological innovations like AI and robotics, and the importance of resilience and sustainability in modern supply chains. key topics Impact of COVID-19 on supply chainsShift from just-in-time to just-in-case inventoryGlobal realignment and...

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