How companies are reviewing sourcing practices to combat disruptions and build resilience The COVID-19 pandemic exposed weaknesses in supply chains around the world, so a major rethink is underway. Lockdowns paralyzed production, suddenly cutting off access to critical materials and components. And when restrictions eased, there followed a massive reallocation of resources to deal with […]
Pandemic response products – supply & demand surge
With the COVID-19 situation showing the importance of hygiene and staying protected against viruses, essentials for disinfection and personal or workplace safety are rising in demand – and supply. Disinfection must-haves, include sterilization chambers – which in some models can even detect body temperature and identify faces – UV lamps and soap dispensers, with automatic […]