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The US Construction Productivity Gap: Southern and Inland Cities Outperform

Apr 28, 2026 • Commentary • 6 min read

Cities with high construction productivity, driven by flexible regulations, strong logistics networks, good weather and a growing population, offer businesses an attractive environment for expansion.

Operational Resilience in the Post-Pandemic World

Operational Resilience in the Post-Pandemic World

Dec 9, 2024 • Kenan Insight

2024 Distinguished Fellow Jayashankar M. Swaminathan explores how firms can build operational resilience, focusing on governance, risk management, supply chains, technology and regulatory compliance.

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2024 Grand Challenge – Business Resilience: Navigating Global Uncertainty and Managing Risk

Oct 1, 2024 • Video

Business Resilience
May 29, 2026

Jayashankar M. Swaminathan: Building Resiliency in Business Operations

Swaminathan, a Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow, will explore the importance of supply chain resiliency and discuss alternative strategies to build robust and adaptable operations during his talk Sept. 12.

Kathleen M. Sutcliffe – Staying the Course: Resilience Insights from Adventure Racing

Kathleen M. Sutcliffe – Staying the Course: Resilience Insights from Adventure Racing

Mar 8, 2024 • Video

Kenan Institute Distinguished Fellow Kathleen M. Sutcliffe of Johns Hopkins University discussed the leadership and organizational lessons to be learned from adventure racing in a talk March 7.

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