Volatility Requires a New Approach to Supply Chain Network Design
Gartner states, “a supply chain network that is fit for purpose in the long term is one that balances objectives beyond cost. Supply chain leaders responsible for strategy can use the framework presented in this research to design a balanced network and ensure that it remains effective under changing conditions.”
- “Companies that overfit their supply chain networks to singular objectives like cost, risk or resilience leave the supply chain exposed to shifts in objectives and operating conditions, ultimately impacting performance.
- Successfully implementing changes to supply chain networks requires a phased approach that organizations typically don’t follow. They often fail to make the changes that actualize their strategies.
- Network balancing often requires several years of effort, and as the strategy is executed, companies fail to revisit and check that it is still relevant based on updated inputs and circumstances.”
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Gartner, Volatility Requires a New Approach to Supply Chain Network Design. By Vicky Forman, Ronak Gohel 14 April 2025.
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