Supply Chain

Prolonged product shortages during the Covid pandemic were stressful. But they pale in comparison to the anxiety and uncertainty faced by many American cancer patients as the cancer drug shortage saga continues. Oncologists across the nation are being forced to ration life-saving drugs and alter treatment plans. 

Eye drops, chemotherapy drugs raise concerns about generic products

New technology, analytical tools and shared data with suppliers are aimed at making merchants more agile in how they handle inventories

David Simchi-Levi is a well-known figure in the world of supply chain and engineering. He is a Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT. He founded a few companies over the course of his career in the realm of supply chain data analytics.

After a year of prolonged negotiations that have led to delays and declines in cargo, the two sides agreed to a new contract with help from the Biden administration.

Every decision a Ukrainian farmer makes right now is life or death. Not only do they need to be aware of the risks of living and operating in a war zone, but also the life-and-death challenges of being able to provide food to people in dire need. People may well die if the food supplies continue to dwindle as a consequence of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

China’s decision to end the zero-Covid policy in December 2022 was a bold move that helped its economy grow by 4.5% in the first quarter of 2023. But the economic recovery is not without its challenges.

A panel of experts from Johns Hopkins University discusses the current shortage in chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, and other critical medicines—and how to overcome it

Some companies are dropping distribution centers as warehouse employment reaches a 17-month low

Some data shows competing against the platform can help sellers, if not consumers