b'Research AbstractsRecently Published IBM Center ReportsEnabling a More Resilient and Shared Supply Chain Strategy for the Nation: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 Robert Handfield In this report, author Robert Handfielda leading global supply chain expert and professor at North Carolina State Universityoutlines how a modern supply chain strategy can leverage shared service models to increase efficiency and productivity. The author coalesces significant insights to address whole of government supply chain and shared service challenges, using the COVID-19 experience as a proxy and drawing conclusions for larger process, technology, and policy strategies. Among these observations was the tremendous problem-solving capacity coming from networked individuals who step outside assigned roles. They bring their collective talent to bear on urgent problems facing the countryaddressing what has been learned for how to prepare for the next pandemic, as well as other whole of government management challenges.Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: Responding to COVID-19 and Preparing for Future ShocksTim Paydos and Mike StoneThis report authored by IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, as well as a set of contributing authors and IBM experts builds off a series of blog posts to frame a roadmap for the public sector on strategies and actions to move forward from the latest crisis while building the capacity to handle what may come. It includes essays that focus on promoting digital enablement of citizens, modernized supply chains, strong cybersecurity, and emerging analytics frameworks The report concludes with a call to action for governments and their partners to work togetherto emerge stronger and more resilient from our collective experienceand build a better society.Emerging Technology for Response and Recovery: An International DialogueKevin C. DesouzaIn a post-pandemic world, homeland security and border control agencies are being tasked with transforming how they respond and operate in a highly digitalized environment, while ensuring safety and prosperity of citizens and country. To address these key issues, the IBM Center for The Business of Government hosted an international dialogue in September 2021 attended by CIOs and IT leaders from Australia, Singapore, and the U.S. Professor Kevin Desouza has drawn on this discussion to produce a report providing keen insights about leveraging technologies to improve operations and security across borders.98 www.businessofgovernment.org The Business of Government'