Source: Gartner
Summary
Supply chain leaders are navigating uncertainty by balancing immediate actions to protect operations with longer-term decisions that reshape their networks. A non-renewal of the deal doesn’t signal an end, but rather a need for strategic planning. According to Gartner, leaders must weigh short-term needs against long-term goals to ensure resilience.
Our Reading
The trend returns with a new name. Supply chain resilience is the new black. Gartner’s advice sounds familiar, echoing the “agile” and “adaptable” mantras of past business cycles. The language may change, but the core idea remains the same: be prepared to pivot. The real question is, what’s old is new again?
Author: Evan Null
