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   How should we react best as a society, business or individual to the many challenges that the coronavirus poses? The extent of the impact is not only being felt in terms of health, but clearly also in the economy and society. According to Professor Brecht Cardoen, flexibility is the best weapon to limit the damage, irrespective of the change or the level at which the change is introduced. Putting flexibility into practice is most visible in the healthcare sector. However, it can also be a good strategy for other companies that are looking for suitable adjustments to the workplace.

2. How digitisation enables petrochemical supply chain sustainability

   For three years now, The European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) and Vlerick Business School have been exploring how digitisation can add value to the petrochemical supply chain. Apart from digitisation, sustainability awareness has been gaining momentum as well. So how can digitisation minimise the ecological footprint of the petrochemical supply chain? Professor Ann Vereecke and researchers Alejandra Cabos Rodriguez and Joachim Van den Bergh summarised the conclusions of round table discussions as well as the lessons learned from desk research and expert interviews in a comprehensive report.