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Supply Chain Design Crosses the Chasm

Logistics Viewpoints

The supply chain nodes which were once deemed to be relatively static have become far more dynamic in the recent past. The rapid shifts to eCommerce during the pandemic caused retailers and brand owners alike to flex their network nodes (where goods are made and inventories are stocked) significantly.

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5 Recommendations towards a Resilient S&OP

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply Chain Design wherein nodes, modes, flows, and policies driving a supply chain are reviewed and realigned to business objectives is emerging as a discipline to build resilience into S&OP. Hence, it serves us well to focus on making the S&OP process more resilient in addressing disruptions.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2022 and Beyond

Logistics Viewpoints

However, such pivots will take several years and will be extremely capital intensive in some industries such as semiconductors or pharmaceuticals. Carrying out such design exercises on a frequent basis allows for organizations to pivot quickly to either tackle disruptions or to take advantage of opportunities.