Manufacturers in the U.S. are improvising to keep factories humming as the coronavirus pandemic threatens one of the biggest disruptions in memory to supply chains, staffing and demand. Factories are staggering shifts, banning visitors and installing barriers between workers to protect them from infection. Some executives worry that might not be enough to maintain production as officials across the country advise more people to stay home, and schools and day-care centers shut down.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 17, 2020 12:24 UTC