Long-established methods for designing supply chains are becoming obsolete. As a result, companies need fresh approaches to keep pace with ever-changing markets and harness new technology’s benefits.

Why does the supply chain that served you so well yesterday seem designed to end your company today? Don’t be surprised; that’s how nature works. Yesterday’s design is optimized for yesterday.

From 2020-2022, companies weren’t thinking about supply chain strategy or design at all. Everyone had shifted to short-term thinking. In 2023, companies began cautiously raising their heads to assess ...