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Coronavirus, Industry 4.0 and what the pandemic means for supply chains

COVID-19 response19 March 2020

This episode explores how the early stage of the coronavirus pandemic intersected with Industry 4.0 and the world of supply chains. It was meant to be a conversation with a senior software executive about Industry 4.0 solutions, but the pandemic quickly took over the discussion.

The talk covers the likely implications of the contagion for supply chains, for manufacturing and for people themselves, given how sharply everyday life had been disrupted. Recorded at a very uncertain moment, the conversation is topical for its time, forms part of a wider series on Industry 4.0, and finishes on an optimistic note.

Key points

  • The pandemic took over a talk originally planned around Industry 4.0
  • Effects of coronavirus on supply chains, manufacturing and individuals are examined
  • The conversation ends on a hopeful, positive note

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