Gad Allon, Wharton professor of operations, information, and decisions, explores the current state of global supply chains — from the lingering effects of the pandemic and industrial disruptions to the trade-offs between cost efficiency and resilience — and explains how emerging technologies like AI and digital twins are reshaping how companies prepare for and manage risk in an increasingly volatile world.
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Building Smarter Supply Chains: Lessons from Crisis, Cost, and Technology
Wharton professor of operations, information, and decisions discusses how companies are adapting to disruptions, balancing cost and resilience, and using AI to predict and prevent future challenges.
October 22, 2025
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