Employer 30		Not necessarily if we are speaking about hiring’s. There are no headcount reductions and we have adapted well to the new normal in my industry (Agricultural machines). Different industries have seen different effects. Automotive has seen huge layoffs since people are suddenly driving less and amortizing their vehicles at a slower rate. When you work at your next company, I encourage you to think about risks like what we have seen with COVID. Topics like low on hand inventory and pushing for best cashflow scenarios may really hurt a company during a pandemic or natural disaster (hurricanes, plant fires, and so on). Keep an eye on your suppliers who are critical and can only provide one-of-a-kind parts and know your second options. Ford F 150 production was stopped for a few weeks a few years ago due to a fire at a supplier. These things happen more than we want to admit.
Employer 31		Major changes on tariffs from China imports.
Employer 32		Generally speaking, there is an even stronger emphasis on optimization, best practices, methods, SOPs, and associating cost to everything that occurs within the supply chain. “Why are we doing things the way we are doing them?” There has been an emphasis, as Broncos would say, to do things “Better, Faster, and Cheaper,” but organizations are realizing that they will not survive without a considerable emphasis on the aforementioned. There has also been a surge for the desire for automation. Not only is automation cost effective in the long run but there is also a resilience factor for companies who choose to invest in automation which allows them to endure through difficult times more so than they maybe would have others wise (that being said automation for automation sake is not necessarily the answer either).
Employer 33		Measures to prevent catastrophic sickness specific to pandemic. More robust redundancy plans, process, infrastructure, human assets, and others.
Employer 34		Yes, but it is a positive. The decision-making process in sourcing has shortened considerably. Before, I needed approval after approval to buy the smallest of items, now I am given the green light to make a purchase if the item meets pre-determined criteria.
Employer 35		We implemented a 7-stage plan to cover all Covid impacts.
Employer 36		Limit dependency on a just-in-time. Continue to push for more localization. Build stronger redundancies in supply base.
Employer 37		The transition from physical to digital paperwork and documentation when possible has been accelerated due to COVID-19. Tech-savvy individuals and teams have thrived.
Employer 38		Inventory on hand in the hospital is not as “Lean” as it has been. We are working to build inventory on items that are heavily used in response to the pandemic. In addition, we are working to expand our list of approved vendors and seek product domestically.
Employer 39		Carriers have changed business practices. Less routing options and no guarantees on timing.
Employer 40	More of a shift of working from home when able to. More technology such as video Skype meetings and similar to complete necessary work that would have otherwise been done in person.
Employer 41	Graduating student should prepare themselves to see a lot change. They should be open minded as they are entering the job market. Most companies are restructuring roles.
Employer 42	Working remote (for my company) has become the norm. We are not scheduled to go back until next summer, best case.
Employer 43	The emphasis on risk is higher, inventory levels are going up to provide a buffer against disruptions. Students need to know how their decisions to source in lower cost countries, and how can they mitigate some of that risk.
Employer 44	The shift towards localization, diversification, and increased risk mitigation costs.
Employer 45	No new changes necessarily, it just brings to light the resilience and agility needed for your supply chain. Understanding sourcing locations, politics of those locations, and the risk involved to do get something cheaper but not necessarily quicker need to be re-examined. As any crisis teaches us, how quickly can you adapt your supply chain when confronted with an obstacle, will set you apart from your competition. There are other lower-level factors that are effecting supply chains, but not enough space to explain.
Employer 46	Making it a point to implement dual sourcing for raw materials to mitigate supply shortages.
Employer 47	Less travel, trying to find more products domestically.
Employer 48	ESG, Environmental, Social and Governance Report for Supply Chain Risks is being reviewed and action plan being put together to implement for future supply chain risk mitigation.