research on a single firm. That firm must have some global footprints. Meaning, either they are importing more than 50% of material from other countries or exporting more than 50% of finished goods to other countries. You have to conduct at least one interview from their supply chain department of that particular industry to explore the following areas? ✓ What are the industry-wide effects of COVID19 lockdown? ✓ What are the organization-specific effects of COVID19 lockdown on different supply chains and operational areas? (provide the detailed investigation with facts and figures where possible) ✓ What is the Quick response of the firm ‘operations/supply chain for damage control? ✓ What are key lessons learned by the firm's supply chain professionals for future similar incidents?

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Covid19 has brought many changes in the business strategies and processes. These businesses have learned various new
insights due to their uncertain supply chain disruption. As we learn from our experiences, these firms have learned some
lessons and have made specific changes in their strategies, policies, and procedures to cater to such uncertain forthcoming
events.
Being a Supply chain operations and logistics expert, you are required to do case study research on a single firm. That firm
must have some global footprints. Meaning, either they are importing more than 50% of material from other countries or
exporting more than 50% of finished goods to other countries.
You have to conduct at least one interview from their supply chain department of that particular industry to explore the
following areas?
✓ What are the industry-wide effects of COVID19 lockdown?
✓ What are the organization-specific effects of COVID19 lockdown on different supply chains and operational
areas? (provide the detailed investigation with facts and figures where possible)
✓ What is the Quick response of the firm ‘operations/supply chain for damage control?
✓ What are key lessons learned by the firm's supply chain professionals for future similar incidents?
✓ What the operations adopt new long term strategies, policies, and procedures to deal with any similar events?
(Resilient capabilities and Robust capabilities)

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