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Incoming first year Jonathan Bush says the Summer Bridge Program was incredibly reassuring for him as he prepares to start at D'Amore-McKim in the fall. Professor Martin Dias is excited to see students already making connections.

Forced labor is often unidentified and unaddressed in global supply chains because international production networks are complex and obscure. Many companies are not actively tracing their supply chains beyond the first or second tiers, leaving out the complete picture of the origin of their raw materials.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering a major change in the way COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are given. Northeastern experts say it would streamline the process for the public and suppliers.

Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, Nada Sanders, speaks to theconversation.com about the global supply chain.

Additional sanctions and a price cap on seaborne Russian crude oil demonstrate the EU and G-7's noteworthy determination to find an end to the war in Ukraine, a Northeastern expert says, and a complete embargo on Russian oil might follow.

With acetaminophen and ibuprofen hard to find, some parents are asking if they can cut down adult medications to give their children. Brandon Dionne, associate clinical professor in Northeastern's School of Pharmacy, urges caution.

Most gifts are already in stores, but a rail strike would impact the holiday season in a more devastating way, says Nada Sanders, distinguished professor of supply chain management at Northeastern. Prices and access to items needed for everyday life would be directly impacted.

President Joe Biden celebrated Thursday a tentative labor agreement that averted a strike of U.S. freight trains. But the crisis has not yet been averted, warns Nada Sanders, distinguished professor of supply chain management at Northeastern.

A new supply of baby formula will bring much-needed relief to families across the country. While it's not a quick solution, Nada Sanders of Northeastern says, it's a great first step.