How the Coronavirus Could Impact Global Supply Chains

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Global supply chains are among the biggest economic victims of the coronavirus epidemic, and the worst is yet to come. Questions range from the immediate — how fast are Chinese manufacturers resuming work? To the mid-term — which sectors are most vulnerable and how can we mitigate the impact on them? And most importantly the long-term — Will the virus mark the end of China as the “world’s factory?” Supply chains will never be immune to disruption, so what are the smartest strategies to reduce companies’ supply chain costs and risks?

March 11, 17:00-18:00, Beijing Time

Speakers:

• Erik Berglof, Director of the Institute of Global Affairs, London School of Economics

• Greg Gilligan, Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in China

• Edward Tse, Chairman and CEO, Gao Feng Advisory

• Qu Yunxu, Managing Editor, Caixin.com

Moderator:

• Li Zengxin, Deputy General Manager, Caixin Global

About Caixin Global Webinar - Coronavirus Series: Caixin Global Webinars invite experts to share insights from their respective fields. The Coronavirus Series explores medical, social and economic impacts and implications of the outbreak helping stakeholders including policy makers, businesses and researchers better understand and combat the virus.

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