Total industrial production in the United States fell 11.2% in April from a month earlier, according to numbers released Friday by the Federal Reserve. That decline is the largest monthly drop in the 101-year history of the industrial production index, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many factories … … READ MORE >
supply chain
Coronavirus and the global technology supply chain
To understand why the coronavirus has had such a profound impact on global supply chains and the world economy, look no further than how reliant technology companies have become on Chinese manufacturers. … READ MORE >
Coronavirus spurs service disruption for health care providers, extending human toll
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has dominated the news since the outbreak began in China early this year. As the situation evolves, health care companies and organizations should monitor four important risk areas: supply chain, patient demand, workforce supply and Treasury. … READ MORE >
Dealing with disruptions: Policy options for addressing exogenous shocks
The outbreak of the coronavirus and other economic threats add up to a series of supply, demand and financial shocks that now threaten normal life and commercial activity throughout the global community. … READ MORE >
Anatomy of a meltdown: Financial markets finally take notice of supply shocks
Financial market across the international economy are extracting a powerful toll on portfolio valuations amidst a volatile landscape. … READ MORE >
Coronavirus reveals vulnerability in the life science supply chain
There is growing concern on how the coronavirus outbreak could affect the life science industry, especially the availability and quality of drugs and medical equipment. … READ MORE >
Coronavirus epidemic threatens technology global supply chain
Coronavirus deaths continue to rise Recently, we’ve seen significant volatility within the global market as investors continue to weigh the overall impact of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV). While a vaccine from drugmaker Gilead Sciences Inc. brings a glimmer of hope in finding a cure, the virus continues to spread rapidly throughout … … READ MORE >
As coronavirus spreads, so do risks to the global supply chain
As the potential for the coronavirus to become a pandemic looms, the outbreak is starting to affect the supply chains of critical industries across the globe. … READ MORE >