Staying competitive during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a serious crisis on people, businesses, and economies across the globe. During this unprecedented time, with almost every industry disrupted, seamless business operations are now more important than ever. By affecting supply chains across the globe, the COVID-19 has posed hard-hitting challenges for procurement managers and technology leaders. The lack of access to markets, materials, and most importantly the workforce, is now compelling organizations to rethink how employees collaborate with each other, their business partners and customers at local, regional, and global levels. A rapid and robust response to withstand these turbulent times requires not only technology investments but also the training of employees. This paper discusses how technology is key to accommodate any further unforeseen disruptions.