Major Trends and New Business Models in Supply Chain and Entrepreneurship After the Covid-19 Crisis

Abstract

The paper investigates the major trends and business models of the new reality after the Covid-19 crisis. Due to the vastness of the theme, the research will be focused on the areas of supply chain and entrepreneurship. These sectors are probably the most affected today, but, also, the ones that will experience a major change in the future. Building on insights and data from top management consultants, the findings revealed some commons trends, like digitization, transparency, localization, the rising of e-commerce and the contact-less economy. In conclusion, the author proposes a model based on a virtuous cycle of elements that will shape the business models of the future as a contribution to the research in the selected sectors.

Vplyv pandémie COVID-19 na elektronický obchod v roku 2020

“…A vzhľadom na túto skutočnosť, Svetová zdravotnícka organizácia formálne vyhlásila, 11. marca 2020, COVID-19 za pandémiu. [1] Pandémia COVID-19, ktorá nakoniec zasiahla celý svet, vytvorila veľmi zložité podmienky v podnikateľskom prostredí a jednotlivé podniky museli čeliť, a niektoré dodnes čelia, mnohým výzvam, ktoré sú spojené s uzatváraním medzinárodných hraníc, zatváraním kamenných predajní a obchodov a izolovaním ľudí v ich domácnostiach. Mnoho podnikov bolo nútených čiastočne alebo úplne zatvára svoje prevádzky a mnoho zamestnancov trápila finančná neistota a obavy zo straty zamestnania.…”

Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on household income: results of a survey of the economically active population

“…In March 2020, due to the rapid spread of coronavirus infection in most countries, the World Health Organization declared it a global pandemic (Cucinotta and Vanelli, 2020). The pandemic has had a significant impact not only on people's health, but also caused a multifaceted shock in their social and economic life (Negrutiu, 2021). The negative consequences of the pandemic are associated with the loss of many people's jobs, reduced working hours, reduced income levels of enterprises and entrepreneurs, suspension of activities in certain types of activities, transfer to remote work, the need to stay at home with children, increased prices for certain food products, limited access to educational services, etc.…”

Households income in 2021: influence of Covid-19 pandemic

“…Given its widespread distribution, the World Health Organization recognized this infection as a global pandemic (Cucinotta & Vanelli, 2020). During these years, the COVID-19 pandemic radically changed the live of the population and had a great influence on the social and economic spheres of both developed and developing countries (Negrutiu, 2021). The COVID-19 pandemic impacted negatively not only the health of millions of people, but also produced a significant change in the forms and methods of their production activities.…”