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Ramping up capacity

How can businesses cope with supply shortages? Car factories across the world have had to shut down because they can't get hold of enough silicon chips. What are the solutions?

How can businesses cope with supply shortages? Car factories across the world have had to shut down because they can't get hold of enough silicon chips. And as many economies bounce back post-Covid, other industries are facing similar problems. How can enterprises plan both for sudden falls and surges in demand and how quickly can supply chains cope? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
Guests:
Dr Andy Palmer, CEO of Switch Mobility
Maureen O'Shea, Leader of Supply Chain and Operations Management for KPMG
John Neuffer, President and CEO of the US Semiconductor Industry Association

Producer: Lucinda Borrell

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28 minutes

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Sat 31 Jul 2021 17:30
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