INTERVIEW WITH DAVID SIMCHI-LEVI, PROFESSOR OF ENGINEERING SYSTEMS AT MIT

Priorities for the Post-Crisis Supply Chain

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed some weaknesses in the supply chain. Learn what can companies do now and in the future to reduce these weak spots, as well as avoid issues when recovery is underway.

In this interview, David Simchi-Levi addresses questions like:

• What circumstances have caused the supply chain problems we’re facing now in a crisis?
• How will this change sourcing and supply chain patterns in the future?
• When should American manufacturers that have ceased operation resume?
• What should shippers do now to prepare for a recovery?

Who is David Simchi-Levi?

David Simchi-Levi is Professor of Engineering Systems at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the founder or co-founder of several companies. Simchi-Levi has made significant contributions to the fields of supply chain, revenue management, and business analytics.