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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

The definition of agility and resilience will continue to evolve. The hyper-focus on meeting customer expectations is also creating pressures upstream in the supply chain, as manufacturers extend visibility and collaboration beyond their own walls to avoid any disruptions. There are Also Commercial Reasons.

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Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide - SupplyChainOpz

Supply Chain Opz

Supply Chain Disruptions: A Survival Guide. Do you feel supply chain risk management is too complicated to implement? This article will show you how one of the worlds leading companies put a theory into practice and survive many supply chain disruptions. Is Apple Supply Chain Really the No.

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Types of Supply Chain Reports: Definition and Benefits

SCMDOJO

Mitigate Risks: Identify and proactively address potential supply chain disruptions, such as natural disasters or supplier issues. By optimizing their supply chains Types of Supply Chain Reports Inventory Reports Inventory Turnover Report How Quickly Are You Moving Your Goods?

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A Tale of Two Industries: Surprising Demand Spikes amid Supply Chain Disruption

ToolsGroup

It’s human nature to miscalculate how best to respond to supply chain disruptions–either over- or under-steering in anticipation of a crisis. Optimists often delay preparing for supply chain disruption for fear that contingency actions lead to self-fulfilling prophecies. are often counterintuitive.

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Can You Take the Risk?

Supply Chain Shaman

In 2013, 80% of supply chain leaders had a material supply chain disruption. Yet, in a study that we just completed, when asked about business pain, supply chain risk rates low. It lacks a consistent definition and set of practices. They had a disruption. It was not just one.

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Supply Chain Normalcy? Think Again.

Supply Chain Shaman

In March 2023, the Global Supply Chain Pressure Index fell to the lowest level since November 2008. While many might clap their hands and exclaim the end of three-years of unprecedented supply chain disruption, I say, “Not so fast.” The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low. What is normalcy?

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Supply Chain Resilience is Essential in an Uncertain World

Enterra Insights

She writes, “When you ask most supply chain professionals to define resilience, the question stops the person in their tracks. We are not clear on definition. … So, if you use [my] definition, you might ask, how are we doing commercially against this goal? .” The reason?