Discussion Guidelines

Initial Post

In your initial post, answer the following question:

1. What are the effects of COVID-19 on supply chains? What strategies can companies use to mitigate the impacts of the crisis on supply chains? Use an industry or a company that you are familiar with to illustrate the possible strategies.
2. Chapter 11 illustrates various strategies used in supply chain management. Will global supply chains change significantly in the post-COVID world? How should companies rethink and transform their global supply chain strategies?
3. The initial period of containment eventually needed to transition into a period of recovery. How can countries reopen their economies while minimizing health risks?