Supply chains are the foundation of commerce, and that’s not changing. What is changing? Supply chains themselves. They are being disrupted from the outside-in, and indications are that this is the new reality.
During the first wave of process digitalization in the late ’90s and early ’00s, function-specific software applications replaced paper workflows, and the roots of e-commerce took hold. It was a challenging time for supply chains as company leaders set high goals for efficiency and cost-cutting, but most of the disrupting was happening internally.
Today, new technologies and business demands are forcing change from the outside-in, and this is spurring innovation and opportunity. This guide will show you where to focus to become a more flexible and resilient supply chain that can survive and thrive during ongoing disruption.
