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Supply Crunch - The Maths working to solve the supply crisis

Graham Watson

13th September 2021

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This is an excellent article that highlights the extent to which we are dependent upon mathematics to sustain our supply chain.

It also helps to explain why we are currently experiencing shortages at the current time. It's a really interesting read and explains the fact that even in a world with powerful computers, sometimes heuristics are the best way forward.

Algebra: the maths working to solve the UK’s supply chain crisis https://t.co/FzlpebnJqO
— Guardian Business (@BusinessDesk) September 12, 2021

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Graham Watson

Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.

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