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COVID-19 caused major supply chain disruptions, yet it can’t be blamed for all supply chain management woes. A number of supply chain disruptions have existed since before COVID-19, and they can even exacerbate some of the challenges the global pandemic has created.

What would you say is the biggest problem in the pharma supply chain today? Some might point to ever-growing complexity, changing customer demand, cybersecurity threats, as well as stricter regulations. However, the right answer isn’t any one of those things – it’s a combination of all of them.

Supply chain management is top of mind for many businesses at the moment. The global coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the supply chain. Companies are scrambling to maintain business continuity and meet customer demand. They realize moving toward a digital supply chain is the best path forward.

In the wake of Covid-19’s disruption, we’ve been hearing (and contributing to) a lot of conversations about the need for supply chains to be flexible.  In fact, in last week’s post about the five lessons for supply chains in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, lesson number one was “Stay Flexible”.

While COVID-19 created a major disruption for businesses across the world, some companies have managed to seize opportunities for growth. The reason behind their success is due to their use of digital, automated processes rather than manual processes.