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  • August 1, 2022
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  • Wall Street Journal

The Supply Chain, Explained

By: Willy C. Shih
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Abstract

Why have supply chains been such a mess? For starters, there are a lot more layers than you think. This article describes some common features of supply chains that help the reader to understand how things could have gone so far off track during the pandemic.

Keywords

COVID-19 Pandemic; Supply Chain; Manufacturing Industry; United States

Citation

Shih, Willy C. "The Supply Chain, Explained." Wall Street Journal (August 1, 2022). (Online Edition, July 22, 2022.)
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Willy C. Shih

Technology and Operations Management
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