Supply Chain Network Design Enters the Chat: How Disruption and Tech Are Fueling Evolution

This IDC Perspective discusses the space of supply chain network design (SCND), where technology is rapidly integrating strategic and tactical planning with the ability to assess the physical supply chain's readiness to deliver on service and cost requirements. This has happened as companies are making trade-offs to derisk their supply chains and need enhanced SCND capabilities to risk proof and optimize the physical supply chain."Supply chain network design has historically been a one-off exercise done every few years by the logistics and fulfilment function. Recent derisking of supply chains is increasing complexity just as technology is emerging to support a more ongoing and integrated assessment of the physical supply chain. It seems digital tools are enabling physical trade-offs." - Eric Thompson, research director, Worldwide Supply Chain Planning, IDC