distributive network and minimise the impact of quarantined areas , where it was difficult to enter or get out . Special medical assistance was immediately settled , and a specific COVID-19 protocol was implemented to grant safety conditions for the active workers . Redundancy in the distributive network and distributed stock in two warehouses allowed an exceptional result .
“ It is impressive ,” he continues . “ I have to say how reactive the supply chain has been in particular to cope with this disease , certainly in relation to transporting the medical supplies that are required worldwide , as well as the level of collaboration between colleagues from all around the world . I would have never imagined having meetings in the middle of the night , 24-hours a day , seven days a week . That ’ s really impressive and something that we ’ ll never forget .”
Palumbo , who believes that the future for supply chains will change as a result of the virus , explains that “ the logistic system will become extremely local and decentralised as a result of COVID-19 , which will be a huge challenge for the future for organisations
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