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Strengthening the Personal Protective Equipment Supply Chain
The vulnerabilities of global supply chains were exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post I first consider the geopolitical landscape and disruptions in PPE supplies by reflecting on the conditions before the pandemic until…
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Russia-Ukraine Crisis and the Automotive Wiring Harness Supply Chain
Modern vehicle is much more of a digital device than a mechanical one. Whether it is the engine control systems, driver assistance systems or media centers, electronic technology is omnipresent. The advancement towards the…
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Russia-Ukraine crisis and the resulting supply chain disruption – a reflection
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that began a week ago (on 24th February 2022) is setting in motion a set of dire conditions that supply chains are going to face in coming times. In this…
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Quality penalties and continuity of health care
In a study my co-authors and I examine whether quality penalties aimed at reducing readmissions improve continuity of health care. We investigate if the quality penalty policy impacts continuity of care for services that…
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Federal Government Contracting for Disaster Management
Disasters affect hundreds of millions of people every year and the response of governments is crucial in alleviating the suffering of those affected. Despite the importance of contracting in response to disasters, research on…












