How the Coronavirus Could Impact Global Supply Chains

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Global supply chains are among the biggest economic victims of the coronavirus epidemic, and the worst is yet to come. Questions range from the immediate — how fast are Chinese manufacturers resuming work? To the mid-term — which sectors are most vulnerable and how can we mitigate the impact on them? And most importantly the long-term — Will the virus mark the end of China as the “world’s factory?” Supply chains will never be immune to disruption, so what are the smartest strategies to reduce companies’ supply chain costs and risks?