Nowadays,in the context of the prevailing situation of COVID 19, the business environment is filled with uncertainty. Keeping the supply chains free from disruption is one of the biggest challenges for supply chain decision-makers. Consider that you are working as a supply chain manager for a car manufacturing company. What challenges you can face in order to ensure the continuous flow of material throughout the supply chain. Also, recommend some actions in response to those challenges.

Nowadays,in the context of the prevailing situation of COVID 19, the business environment is filled with uncertainty. Keeping the supply chains free from disruption is one of the biggest challenges for supply chain decision-makers. Consider that you are working as a supply chain manager for a car manufacturing company. What challenges you can face in order to ensure the continuous flow of material throughout the supply chain. Also, recommend some actions in response to those challenges.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

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ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

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