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Apr 25, 2023

Computational ‘Short Cuts’ Offer Fast Answers to Complex Supply Chain Problems

The tools can give businesses important supply chain information quickly. 
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Aug 3, 2022

NC State to Lead Multi-institution Software Supply Chain Security Grant from NSF

NC State is the lead institution for a National Science Foundation grant to research technical challenges in software supply chain security. 

Feb 25, 2022

NC State Experts on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Media looking for expertise on the Russian invasion of Ukraine can contact the following NC State experts. 
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Nov 29, 2021

Study Details Baseline Needs to Bring Factories into Compliance with Labor Standards

The study is a significant step toward building support for making the needed changes. 
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Jul 26, 2021

Researchers Develop Framework for More Efficient Adoption of Medical Innovations

Researchers aim to bridge the gap between medical research and practice by looking at how new tests are integrated into existing workflows. 

Jul 13, 2021

Mean Tweets and Wall Street

Testing how supply chain failures and social media can influence stock prices. 
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Jan 25, 2021

Helping Consumers Change the World When They Shop

Can all of the fair labor programs be folded into one score for consumers? 

Jan 6, 2021

The COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Chain: Potential Problems and Bottlenecks

How the vaccine rollout is highlighting the fragility of the medical supply chain. 
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Nov 12, 2020

The Strategic Stockpile Failed; Experts Propose New Approach to Emergency Preparedness

Academic and military experts are calling for a new approach to national emergency preparedness. 
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Nov 10, 2020

NC State Researchers Take On COVID-19

While COVID-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, has brought much of the world to a standstill, it hasn’t stopped research at NC State. Faculty and the staff at the university have pivoted from their customary research to study COVID-19, using their expertise in battling the pandemic. Their research has covered a large scope, from how the… 
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Sep 14, 2020

Finding the Best Way to Get COVID-19 Test Kits Where They’re Needed

NC State research effort aims to improve COVID-19 test kit distribution and supply chains. 
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Apr 6, 2020

COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of Agility for Supply Chains

Our current crisis is highlighting the import of agility in the business world. 
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May 15, 2019

NC State Professor Can Discuss Tariff Effects on Supply Chains

How do tariffs impact business supply chains? NC State expert Rob Handfield has some answers. 
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Jan 11, 2018

VF Corporation and NC State Announce Strategic, Multiyear Partnership

The partnership will create new opportunities for students and boost research on textiles and apparel.