Agile Supply Chain Management: Responding to Market Volatility and Change

Agile Operations Team
Published on 2024-08-20
Build agile supply chains that can quickly adapt to market changes, customer demands, and unexpected disruptions.
Agile supply chain management enables organizations to respond quickly to changing market conditions while maintaining efficiency and customer service levels.
Agility vs. Efficiency Trade-offs
Understanding when to prioritize agility over efficiency and how to balance these competing objectives in supply chain design.
Flexible Manufacturing Networks
Building manufacturing networks that can quickly adjust capacity, product mix, and geographic distribution.
Demand Sensing and Responsiveness
Implementing advanced demand sensing technologies and processes that enable rapid response to market signals.
Collaborative Planning and Execution
Creating collaborative relationships with suppliers and customers that enable rapid information sharing and joint decision-making.