What seemed like science fiction a few short weeks ago is now very real. Movies such as Outbreak , Contagion and Virus are looking more like documentaries every day.

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As we battle COVID-19, a major issue that will only increase is disruption to supply chains. This disruption has been as devastating as it has been swift. There is unprecedented demand for some products (hand sanitiser has never been so popular), just as production of other products grinds to a halt due to lack of parts. Our research concerns managing supply chains in a crisis and using technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing and blockchain.

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These technologies, which also seemed like science fiction just a short time ago, can help the world recover from one crisis and be better prepared for the next one. Empty shelves are seen in the hand sanitiser section in a north London […]

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