Supply chain disruption has been a notable topic in recent years, especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the trends shaping supply chain leadership in 2024 can help leaders ensure their business continuity plans cover whatever may come their way.
- Holistic supply chain management
Writing for Forbes, Radu Palamariu of Alcott Global predicts a change in mindset among supply chain leaders, where they will start to view the entire supply chain as an interconnected whole.
- End-to-end visibility
Highlighting supply chain issues during the pandemic, Palamariu expects to see greater investment in end-to-end visibility as a way to prevent future disruptions.
- Production and warehousing
Palamariu expects 2024 will see a stronger focus on optimizing production and warehousing. Leaders will need to balance measures for improving efficiency with risk management, as poorly integrating things like robotics or automated systems can backfire.
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