Practical solutions to logistics and supply chain issues posed by the covid-19 Crisis and similar crises: a literature review

Abstract

Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, and its economic consequences are far from being limited. This pandemic, as others, negative economic impacts are strongly related to logistics and supply chain shortcomings. Finding appropriate solutions (strategies, practices, and tools) to address these shortcomings will ensure the recovery of economic activities that are currently suffering from the blows of the current crisis. This paper aims at this goal by providing a literature review focused on practical solutions implemented around the world to give practitioners a set of turnkey solutions, already implemented by counterparts or competitors, to cope effectively with the pandemic. Bibliographical resources are gathered from Web of science and Google Scholar. An analysis is performed followed by a presentation of insightful findings. Finally, research opportunities are proposed to fill the identified gaps in the current literature.