as in disturbances
an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed
the flat tire resulted in an unfortunate disruption of the schedule for our road trip
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Recent Examples of disruptions
For instance, factories that embrace digitization are better equipped to handle fluctuations in demand, disruptions in supply chains and labor shortages.
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Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Look for providers that offer APIs or connectors to facilitate smooth data exchange and minimize disruptions.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has optimized its network for large package handling and invested in advanced technology to address potential disruptions.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Administrative changes at the FDA could lead to leadership disruptions, staff turnover, and policy shifts, resulting in delays or complications in the approval processes.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.
—Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, the negative storylines about the economic impact (positive or negative) and local disruptions persist.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In a recent report, the USGS assessed the economic impact of potential supply disruptions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Look for providers that offer APIs or connectors to facilitate smooth data exchange and minimize disruptions.
—Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Businesses must have agile leadership to keep adapting to new situations, and leaders need to be able to think strategically, make decisions based on data and respond quickly to disruptions happening around them.
—Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The company has optimized its network for large package handling and invested in advanced technology to address potential disruptions.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Administrative changes at the FDA could lead to leadership disruptions, staff turnover, and policy shifts, resulting in delays or complications in the approval processes.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Ongoing disruptions and product shortages create immense pressure for healthcare industry stakeholders.
—Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, the negative storylines about the economic impact (positive or negative) and local disruptions persist.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
In a recent report, the USGS assessed the economic impact of potential supply disruptions.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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