In the last edition of the Machines Italia newsletter (#17) in summer 2020, we had posed the following question, "The COVID-19 emergency has highlighted the vulnerability of global supply chains. In times of crisis we realize the extensive dependence on certain geographic areas, sectors and transport routes. In light of your experience, do you believe that a manufacturing presence or more' articulated distribution structures in North America can help create agile supply chains and sustainability management systems that can help mitigate negative impacts during such crises for your company and your customers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada? " Well, the almost unanimous response from readers confirmed the need to structure, in a more agile and sustainable manner, the corporate supply chain to respond quickly to large-scale crisis situations and ensure continuity of the supply relationship with customers and partners.